CINCINNATI REDS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS

Description

HistoryForSale
tm
Autographs & Manuscripts
Make an Offer Today and Get a Quick Response!
Take a Look at This Week's Specials!
CINCINNATI REDS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: ERIC DAVIS, JOHN FRANCO, DAVE CONCEPCION, TONY PEREZ, PETE ROSE, TOMMY HELMS - HFSID 292679
1984 CINCINNATI REDS
Five key Reds players, three of them veterans of the "Big Red Machine", line up in front of their dugout for this color photo
Photograph Signed:
"Eric Davis", "Pete Rose", 'Tony Perez", "Dave Concepcion", "Tommy Helms", John Franco".
Color, 10x8.
The 1984 season was not one of the Cincinnati Reds' best
; they went 70-92 and finished fifth in the NL West.
PETE ROSE (b. 1941) replaced Vern Rapp as manager in mid-season
, in an unsuccessful bid to turn the season around.
Rose would soon be betting on baseball, disobeying a long-standing league policy
.
The team was probably
not helped either by new owner Marge Schott
, whose many ethnic slurs and praise of Adolf Hitler would land her in constant trouble, and lead to an eventual suspension and her sale of the franchise. The teams problems notwithstanding, this is a fine collection of signatures. First baseman
TONY PEREZ (b. 1942)
, shortstop
DAVE CONCEPCION (b. 1948)
and of course
multi-position all-time hits leader
Rose, were core members of the "Big Red Machine" that won consecutive World Series in 1975-1976, considered one of the greatest teams of all time.
Perez, a 7-time All-Star, is enshrined in the
Hall of Fame (2000)
.
Rose, a 17-time All-Star. got more career hits (4,256) than anyone in baseball history.
His gambling habit, however, would eventually lead (1988) to his suspension from baseball, and his absence from the Hall of Fame ballot.
ERIC DAVIS (b. 1962)
, a rookie when this picture was taken, would soon become a star, becoming in 1987
only the seventh player to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season
. Injuries shortened his highly promising career.
JOHN FRANCO (b. 1960)
, a rookie in 1984, would emerge as one of the game's best closers. The 6-time All-Star led the NL in saves in 1988 for the Reds and in 1990 and 1994 for the New York Mets.
TOMMY HELMS (b. 1941),
the
NL Rookie of the Year with the Reds in 1966 and a member of the 1970 pennant-winning team
, was back with Cincinnati as a coach when this picture was snapped. (He had been traded to Houston in 1971 in the transaction that brought future Hall of Famer Joe Morgan to the Reds.)
He would replace Pete Rose as manager after the Rose's 1988 suspension.
Fine condition.
See more material from these signers:
CINCINNATI REDS
TOMMY HELMS
PETE ROSE
TONY PEREZ
DAVE CONCEPCION
JOHN FRANCO
ERIC DAVIS
See more listings in our
SPORTS (2,176)
category.
Please note that this is an authentically signed item. We do not sell autograph copies or signature reprints.
click main eBay images to see larger versions
Images shown may contain our company watermark. The actual document does not contain this watermark
Certificate of Authenticity
This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1981)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee.
Make an Offer Today and Get a Quick Response!
Visit our eBay Store today to see over 35,000 Rare Autographs and Manuscripts!
Our Third & Best Handbook - The One You Want On Historical Documents!
Enhance your collecting experience. Add this definitive guide to historical documents to your autograph purchase. For the experienced and novice collector and for those who just love learning history this beautiful 253-page hardcover volume is for you!
For more information visit our eBay Store and select the Autograph Handbook category or
click here
.
Take a look at over
35,000
other listings in these categories:
Actors & Actresses
|
Art & Architecture
|
Authors
|
Aviation & Space
|
Business & Finance
|
Explorers & Western Americana
|
Foriegn Leaders
|
Law & Order
|
Military
|
Music & Performers
|
Presidential
|
Religion & Humanitarians
|
Royalty
|
Science & Medicine
|
Sports
|
Supreme Court
|
U.S. Politicians
and
This Week's Specials
Gallery of History is the world's largest dealer of authentic autographs and manuscripts.
Our inventory contains documents in all areas of interest including presidents, royalty, military, aviation, religion, business, science, celebrities, sports, music, authors and more. Whether looking to add to your collection, acquire a unique centerpiece for the home or office, or as a truly one-of-a-kind gift for someone special, you'll find it here at HistoryForSale. Contact us today and let us assist you in finding that perfect piece.
The Gallery of History
, founded in 1981, is a long-standing UACC Registered Dealer, #RD110, and is a long-standing member of the Manuscript Society.
HistoryForSale
tm
: Gallery of History through HistoryForSale provides eBay users the ability to bid on and purchase from an inventory which has been collected over an amazing 49-year period. The Gallery of History is the largest dealer in the world with an available inventory that exceeds 230,000 rare autographs and manuscripts.
Preserving historical documents is important to us.
Your purchase comes to you appropriately protected. Our unframed items are sent to you either in acid-free archival sleeves or have been encapsulated when noted. The majority of our in-house framed items are encapsulated in acid free sleeves to guard against organic acids, mounted in an acid-free enviroment and are framed behind glass or UF3-AR Plexiglas which blocks out most ultraviolet light.
Return Policy:
If any substantial defect not described in the item listing is found by the purchaser, the item(s) must be returned within 3 days of receipt. Item(s) may not be returned except for reasons of authenticity or substantial defect in description. We warrant to the original purchaser for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the sale the authenticity of any autograph offered by HistoryForSale. This warranty is limited to a refund of the purchase price upon the return of the merchandise to our parent company Gallery of History in satisfactory condition. Gallery of History is not liable for any other damages, including consequential damages. There are no other warranties of any nature either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Please contact us for an authorization before returning any item(s). A merchandise credit will be issued in the case of an unresolved dispute over the condition of a returned item.
Authenticity:
This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1981)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee.
Payment
-
Buyers will be sent payment instructions following their purchase.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express & PayPal. PayPal customers must have a confirmed address on file with PayPal. Customers must provide a daytime telephone number to be used in case of any shipping difficulties.
Customers are advised that they are responsible for payment of any international duties and/or taxes.
Unless otherwise agreed to, complete payment is due within 24 hours of purchase.
Shipping
- We ship via FedEx and USPS. Shipping charges are calculated at time of payment and are dependent on the number of items purchased and the destination shipping address.
Due to the value of most purchases, a signature is required for delivery. This policy limits our ability to ship to PO Boxes.
All international shipments (destinations outside the U.S) will be sent via FedEx. Please feel free to contact us in advance for shipping charges - international customers are encouraged to do so.
Please remember to provide a daytime telephone number when payment is made as shipping services such as FedEx require one.