One aspiring baseball historian took the task of writing to some of baseball's best in hopes of securing responses to his burning questions. For instance, who was the hardest hitter for Johnny Vander Meer to get out. His response - Walker Cooper.
Offered are the following hand written responses to an inquisitive fan. Most are executed on 6" x 9" lined paper.
1 - Carl Erskine written response about a question regarding Junior Gilliam and Jackie Robinson. Erskine also signed the letter in black felt tip.
2 - Johnny Vandermeer response to two questions. He also thanks the sender. Not signed.
3 - Stan Musial response. Musial was posed the question which N.L. pitcher do you feel was the best that you've ever faced? His respone was "SPAHN-ROBERTS". Not signed
4 - Harvey Haddix response. Not signed.
5 - Johnny Vandermeer response. Not signed.
6 - Erskine written response describing Leo Durocher as a manager. Signed.
7 - Full size lined paper with response written by Erskine. Signed.
8 - Erskine response on an index card about if he still talks to any of his former teammates. Signed.
9 - Doug Rau response to the best hitter for the Reds. Easy answer there - Pete Rose!. Not signed.
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(JSA Auction Letter)