The 1969 Chicago Cubs had high highs and painstakingly low lows. The good resulted in an 8 1/2 game lead in the middle of August.
But the Cubs fell on their face and the Mets gained steam. When the season ended, the Mets won the division and eventually, the World Series.
This massive offering measures 43" x 27" and includes cut autographs from the following: Ken Johnson, Pete Reiser, Billy Williams, Paul Popovich, Johnny Hairston, Deck Selma, Gene Oliver, Joe Becker, Don Young, Willie Smith, Jim Qualls, Nate Oliver, Joey Amalfitano, Bill Heath, Don Nottebart, Rube Walker, Bill Hands, Glenn Beckert, Oscar Gamble, Ken Rudolph, Don Kessinger, Fergie Jenkins, Rich Nye, Leo Durocher, Randy Hundley, Ken Holtzman, Jim Hickman, Hank Aguirre, Ted Abernathy, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Al Spangler, Phil Regan, Vince Lloyd, Gary Ross, Dave Lemonds, Charley Smith, Rich Bladt, Jack Brickhouse, Joe Niekro, Adolfo Phillips, Alec Distaso, Archie Reynolds, Jim Colborn, Jimmie Hall, Joe Decker and Manny Jimenez.
Centered around the entire display is a 1969 Cubs team photo.
00842
(JSA Auction Letter)