Joe Cronin autograph, Red Sox, Senators, and Pirates

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History: I am selling a large collection of autographs. In the late 70's and early 80's my parents sent letters to many baseball players, requesting an autograph. Many obliged by signing index cards, baseball cards, pictures, and some even wrote notes or letters. There are many ball players from the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, and some from the 80's. Pictured above is everything that was sent back with the post stamped return envelope(if the envelope was saved). The only item for sale is the index card unless otherwise described. The winner of this item will receive the index card and a copy of the envelope and any letter or note. Some players did sent back stamped autographs and I will specify it in the title and description. Be sure to check out the other autographs and items I am selling. 100% GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC!!!!!!!!!! If this item is proven unauthentic within 90 days of receipt I will refund 100% plus shipping. Description and Bio: This is a autographed index card by Holl of Famer Joe Cronin. 7 time all star and former president of the AL. Red Sox, Senators, and Pirates 1926-1945. This is a great signature clear and sharp. Joe Cronin From BR Bullpen Jump to: navigation , search Joseph Edward Cronin Bats Right, Throws Right Height 5' 11½", Weight 180 lb. Debut April 29 , 1926 Final Game April 19 , 1945 Born October 12 , 1906 in San Francisco, CA USA Died September 7 , 1984 in Osterville, MA USA Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1956 BR page BR Manager page Contents [hide ] 1 Biographical Information 2 Notable Achievements 3 Further Reading 4 Related Sites [ edit ] Biographical Information Hall of Famer Joe Cronin was an All-Star shortstop, a pennant-winning manager, a long-time general manager, and president of the American League . Cronin grew up in San Francisco and was a gifted all-around athlete, winning a city junior tennis championship at age 14. After graduating high school, he played semipro baseball while working as a bank clerk. He was discovered by a scout, who signed him to play in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in 1925 . He reached the majors as a 19-year-old but saw limited playing time in parts of two seasons with Pittsburgh. Cronin's contract was purchased by the Kansas City Blues of the American Association prior to the 1928 season, and they in turn sold it to the Washington Senators for $7,500 later that year. He became the Senators' regular shortstop in 1929 and the next year hit .346 with 13 home runs and 126 RBI en route to winning the Writers' MVP Award (forerunner of BBWAA Award) and The Sporting News MVP Award. At age 26, Cronin became player/manager of the Senators in 1933 . In his first year at the helm, he led the club to an American League pennant, losing in the World Series to the New York Giants . He also hit .309 that year, finished second in MVP voting, and was the starting shortstop in the inaugural All-Star Game . He returned to the All-Star Game again the following year. After the 1934 season, the Senators sold player/manager Cronin to the Boston Red Sox for $225,000 (one of the first significant acquisitions by new Boston owner Tom Yawkey ). With the Red Sox, he was selected to the All-Star team five more times, and as skipper, he led the team when a young Ted Williams was brought up from the minors. By 1942 , he was primarily a pinch hitter for the team, and the following season, he set an AL record with 5 pinch home runs. Cronin retired as a player early in the 1945 campaign, ending his career with a .301 batting average. He remained on as the Red Sox manager though, leading the club to a pennant in 1946 . After the 1947 season, he moved into the Boston front office as General Manager , a post he held through 1958 . To this day, he remains the winningest manager in Red Sox history, with 1,071 wins, and his uniform number , # 4, was retired by the team. Cronin (in the suit) and Yankees manager Ralph Houk ... read more

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