[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

From the newly semi-retired Jim Stinson's last sale list, I just picked up this "Toothpick" Sam Jones vintage signed fan club membership card.
Congrats again, Jim! You will be missed.

On May 12, 1955 Cubs hurler and ex- negro league player Toothpick Sam became the first African American to pitch a no-hitter in the ML. On September 26, 1959 while pitching for the SF Giants he followed it up with a rain shortened unofficial 7 inning no-hitter against the St. Louis Cards.

This fan club membership card is exceedingly rare to begin with, but it also is cool because he was a tough signer and passed away very young. The fact that this card mentions his no-hitters made it a no-brainer pickup for my no-hit collection.

So cool