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Lot Number: 173
Description: Exceedingly rare Mike "King" Kelly autograph. Invitation to a February 5, 1892 "Social" is printed on heavy stock (approx. 1.5"x4.75") and signed "M.J. Kelly" in period ink rating 8/9 out of 10. The piece has some expected light toning and a touch of wear including a few surface wrinkles which are visible upon close inspection and do not detract from the overall eye appeal. Kelly was one of the pre-eminent players of the late 19th Century helping to popularize the game of baseball as one of its' biggest drawing cards. He claimed a pair of batting titles in the 1880s and lead (6) Chicago White Stockings teams to National League Championship. Alongside Cap Anson he worked to formulate many innovative strategies which remain in widespread use to this day. An exceptional rarity with the offered example being the first which we can recall handling and it is one of perhaps a dozen known. Includes full LOAs from PSA/DNA and JSA and 2007 dated LOA from Keavin Keating: Sig. NMEstimated Price Range: ($15,000-$25,000)
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