This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2018
Today, especially in the postseason, it's surprising to see a starting pitcher stay in the game long enough to get a decision. 60 years ago, relief pitchers might as well pitch a tent in the bullpen and take a nap; there was often no need for them. The old-school approach was on full display in Game 4 of the 1957 World Series between the Milwaukee Braves and New York Yankees. Warren Spahn took the hill for the Bravos at County Stadium that day and went 10 innings, giving up five earned but performing well enough to earn the victory over the Yanks. Thankfully, fellow Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews ended the game in the bottom of the 10th with a walk-off homer; otherwise, Spahn may have had to continue into the 11th and beyond.
This EX looking ticket stub from that contest has been signed by Spahn on the back in 9/10 black ballpoint. A nice find for the Braves fan looking to memorialize the franchise's only World Series title in Milwaukee. Shutouts in Games 5 and 7 closed the book on the Bronx Bombers that year and made Spahn, Mathews and a young Henry Aaron household names in Cheeseland forever.
Encapsulated by Beckett "Authentic" (both signature and ticket would seem to grade well if resubmitted).