- More
1937 Jimmy Collins Handwritten Signed Letter....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
View Recent Offers on Sold Items
Description
One of the rarest Hall of Fame autographs in the hobby!
1937 Jimmy Collins Handwritten Signed Letter. He entered Cooperstown posthumously, two years after his passing at age seventy-three in 1943, widely considered to be the greatest fielding third baseman of the Dead Ball Era. He remains second only to Brooks Robinson in career putouts at the position, and was quite handy with the lumber as well, batting .294 with sixty-five home runs, a remarkable tally for the turn-of-the-century game. But Collins is best remembered today as the player/manager of the 1903 Boston Americans, winners of the very first edition of the World Series.It was at the end of his playing career that Collins labored two years as a member of the Philadelphia Athletics, and it was this time in the City of Brotherly Love that inspired this letter to leading Philadelphia broadcaster Stoney McLinn about his former manager. The text, in full:
"Dec 18th, 1937
Mr. Stoney McLinn
Phila Pa.
Dear Friend:- Yours of Dec. 10th at hand concerning birthday party for Connie Mack. Excellent idea and wish I could attend but am unable to. Wish you would convey to him my greetings on his birthday and 'hope the good Lord will preserve him for many years more.' Baseball can ill afford to lose men like 'Connie.' Wish you all the good benefits of this Xmas season and hope to get around your neighborhood shortly.
I am, Sincerely Yours, Jimmy Collins."
The letter is handwritten in bold (9/10 average) black fountain pen ink on a lined page measuring 5x7.5". A few light areas of toning cause little distraction and do not affect legibility in the slightest.
This is just the second Collins autograph that Heritage has had the great fortune to handle, and the first ALS (to the best of our knowledge) that has ever appeared at auction. As such, declaring this offering to be a "once in a lifetime opportunity" may not be hyperbole. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Calculate Standard Domestic Shipping
Sales Tax information | Terms and Conditions
Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments
Glossary of Terms
Auction Info
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
19.5% of the successful bid (minimum $14) per lot.
Floor auctions
Open for bidding: (View All)Decorative Art
Ends on 10/22/2018
Fine Art
Ends on 10/22/2018
Jewelry & Timepieces
Ends on 10/24/2018
Manuscripts
Ends on 10/25/2018
Space
Ends on 11/01/2018
Entertainment
Ends on 11/03/2018
US Coins
Ends on 11/07/2018
Fine Art
Ends on 11/07/2018
US Coins
Ends on 11/08/2018
Fine Art
Ends on 11/08/2018
Historical
Ends on 11/10/2018
Fine Art
Ends on 11/13/2018
Decorative Art
Ends on 11/15/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 10/31/2018
Western & Texas Art
Opens about 10/19/2018
Musical Instruments
Opens about 10/22/2018
Luxury Real Estate
Opens about 09/14/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 11/07/2018
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 10/26/2018
Sports Collectibles
Opens about 10/24/2018
Ethnographic Art
Opens about 10/26/2018
Movie Posters
Opens about 10/26/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 11/14/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 11/20/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 11/21/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 11/08/2018
Luxury Accessories
Opens about 11/12/2018
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 11/02/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 11/13/2018
Currency
Opens about 11/16/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 11/28/2018
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 11/12/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 11/16/2018
Fine & Rare Wine
Opens about 11/19/2018
Decorative Art
Opens about 11/16/2018
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 11/19/2018
Arms & Armor
Opens about 11/20/2018
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 11/02/2018
Luxury Accessories
Opens about 11/02/2018
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 11/02/2018
US Coins
Opens about 11/21/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 12/05/2018
Nature & Science
Opens about 11/21/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 12/11/2018
Fine Art
Opens about 12/12/2018
Heritage membership
- Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
- Bid online
- Free Collector newsletter
- Want List with instant e-mail notifications
- Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
winnings
- Cash Advances
- More Bidders
- Trusted Experts
- Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
Learn about consigning with us
I am completely satisfied, more to the point, absolutely ecstatic, about not only the proceeds but the wonderful professional manner every aspect of my little consignment was handled.View More Testimonials
Video tutorial
Getting the most out of search
Recent auctions
