Collecting Umpire Memorabilia & Autos

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Originally Posted by gonefishin

Thanks Jeff! I didn't think anyone was going to reply! Collecting umpires isn't exactly the rage right now.

I was elated when I ran across the Cal Hubbard HoF photo. He dies a short year later after his induction. I don't think there are a lot of HoF autographed items of his out there.

Interesting thread on your line up cards. I've read through it. I have some, I think they are all Athletics - some signed. When LaRussa was doing his part to help the humane society while in Oakland, he would auction off signed line up cards and donate all the proceeds. I don't think it got much press, but good for LaRussa.

Yup. A few managers have doneinteresting things. LaRussa continued selling them to raise money (and having some players sign) during his time on the Cardinals.

From what I understand, the Twins, under Tom Kelly would have the team sign the lineup card after a win. I have 2-3 signed lineup cards from the mid-1990's. Obviously the dugout ones are less associated with umpires.

I've been fascinated by the way that formal lineup cards have been a part of the game for at least 90 years and seemingly longer than that (the earliest ones I've come across are from 1931, though I saw an old picture of Ty Cobb showing the umpire the lineup on what looks like a small piece of paper.)