Eddie Stanky autograph disappointment
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I've just posted on my blog (linked below) some great first-hand recollections by Sports Machine's George Michael about his autograph encounters with Cardinals manager Eddie Stanky in 1953.
Michael was trying to get his expensive Cardinals souvenir photo book (presented in an earlier post) signed by all the players.
Good historical stuff for the memorabilia collector.
Michael was trying to get his expensive Cardinals souvenir photo book (presented in an earlier post) signed by all the players.
Good historical stuff for the memorabilia collector.
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He was a pretty smart baseball man, played innovatively, and stayed in baseball after his MLB career was over. As a college coach, he was admired for his patience and for letting everyone play.
M
or that he did not want to sign the photo book.
From Marc's reply I get the feeling he did not sign it, but in your post you said he was trying to get the players autos.
Steve
agree he sounds like a tool for not signing what was a kid's book when asked on THREE different occasions.
Steve
it's very short.
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$5.00 was a fortune to most people back in 1953 ....
In 1953, the average American was making around $1.93 an hour!
Average Yearly Income: $4,011
Here's what $5 would also get you in 1953:
Gallon of Milk: $.92
Gallon of Gas: $.22
Loaf of Bread: $.16
Postage Stamp: $.03
10 lb. Sugar: $ .89
12 oz. Libby’s Pickles: $.25
1 lb. Margarine: $.19
Romaine Lettuce: $.10 lb
Dozen Eggs: $.30
1 lb. Bacon: $.56
1 lb. Coffee: $.38
10 lbs. Potatoes: $.35
Tide Detergent: $.65
PoppaJ
Reminds me a little of Jim Bouton's "Take a hike, son" encounter with Alvin Dark when he was with the NY Giants.