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Hall of Fame pitcher Waite Hoyt's January 23, 1960 Fred Hutchinson Testimonial Dinner Program signed by 9 Cincinnati Reds related attendees. On the cover are: Ray "Rube" Bressler (Reds first baseman 1917-27), Billy Martin (Reds infielder 1960 only), Joe Nuxhall (Reds pitcher 1944-66, youngest player in majors ever), Paul Derringer (Reds pitcher 1933-42), and Jack Moran ((worked with Hoyt on Reds broadcasts). Fred Hutchinson (Reds manager 1959 until his early death in 1964. Managed Reds to 1961 National League title before losing to Yankees in World Series) has signed his photo on center page. On opposite page are Gus Bell (Reds outfielder 1953-61), Roy McMillan (Reds shortstop 1951-61, and Waite Hoyt (Hall of Famer and Reds broadcaster 1941-65). All signatures strong 8-9/10 blue ink. (Derringer 8/10 pencil) Also included is a newspaper clipping about the event with many interesting antidotes from the event.
LOA from the Hoyt family.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.