Toughest 1940's & 1950's Baseball Autographs

jakebeckleyoldeagleeye · #1 01-04-2021, 05:33 AM

If you base this on the number of people wanting his signature I'd say Willard Brown.

Chris-Counts · #2 01-05-2021, 09:01 AM

Thanks for bringing back this great topic. I've been seeking autographs of players from the Negro Leagues who played in the minors in the 40s and 50s, and I'm guessing some of these are quite rare. I typically find them on programs. Recently, I've picked up Buster McDaniel and Buster Clarkson (twice), who both played for the Angels in the PCL. I googled each and couldn't find an example.

I'd love to pick up a Willard Brown ...

earlywynnfan · #3 01-05-2021, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Thanks for bringing back this great topic. I've been seeking autographs of players from the Negro Leagues who played in the minors in the 40s and 50s, and I'm guessing some of these are quite rare. I typically find them on programs. Recently, I've picked up Buster McDaniel and Buster Clarkson (twice), who both played for the Angels in the PCL. I googled each and couldn't find an example.

I'd love to pick up a Willard Brown ...

Who is Buster McDaniel? I have Bus Clarkson on a contract, I can dig it out and post it if you want to check his auto.

jerseygary · #4 01-05-2021, 10:03 AM

I'm guessing he meant to type BOOKER McDaniel, played for the KC Monarchs in the 1940s and then with the PCL LA Angels.

Chris-Counts · #5 01-06-2021, 09:33 PM

Yes, I meant Booker. He's pitching for the Angels.

roarfrom34 · #6 01-08-2021, 07:34 AM

This is the first time I'm reading this interesting thread....Being an Orioles autograph collector, I never realized that Carl Powis was that difficult:

earlywynnfan · #7 04-10-2022, 07:27 PM

Anyone know Jim Manning's story? Pitched for the Twins briefly as a teen in 1962, just passed recently. Appears to be quite tough.

Topnotchsy · #8 05-28-2023, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jakebeckleyoldeagleeye

If you base this on the number of people wanting his signature I'd say Willard Brown.

I don't think Brown is as scarce as some of the others. As a HOF, there's a lot more demand for his autographs. Brown as still alive into the 1990's and you can sometimes find him on Negro League reunion ball.

I have a couple of Puerto Rico contracts of his with his autograph. Here is one from 1941-1942.

stat192 · #9 06-03-2023, 05:12 PM

Just picked up this 1949 Washington Senators Enrique Gonzalez. Its the first signature of his on a flat item I have ever seen. Its in a team signed notebook of the 1949 - 1950 Marianao Baseball team from the Cuban Winter League.

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mr2686 · #10 06-07-2023, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by stat192

Just picked up this 1949 Washington Senators Enrique Gonzalez. Its the first signature of his on a flat item I have ever seen. Its in a team signed notebook of the 1949 - 1950 Marianao Baseball team from the Cuban Winter League.

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That is a sweet pickup. Congrats!

Chris-Counts · #11 06-07-2023, 06:02 PM

A few years back, I picked up an old Pirates batting helmet that reportedly belonged to Lino Donoso. After finding his name listed in this thread as a tough autograph, and reading that Pirates' super scout Howie Hack signed him to a contract in a Mexican brothel, I began my search for his signature. I found it on this Hollywood Stars ball.

byrone · #12 06-08-2023, 12:00 PM

Harry O�Neill on a 1939 Philadelphia Athletics ball

Signed at the bottom of the panel

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