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1929 Ad Liska Autographed Professional Model H&B Bat

Liska played two seasons with the Minneapolis Millers in 1928 and was a member of the 1932 Minneapolis Millers Junior World Series team. In 1928, Liska won nine straight games for the en route a 20-4 record with 3.68 ERA in 225 innings pitched.

Liska was a star pitcher for the Portland Beavers in the Pacific Coast League for 14 season. In 1936, his 15 wins helped the Beavers win the PCL championship. In 1945, at the age of 39, he won 20 games, leading the Beavers to the best record in the league. He was inducted into the PCL Hall of Fame in 2003.