From babe ruths signature on a baseball to a guitar signed by. I made several purchases from rob, but by far the most interesting were the autograph books. Orval overall society for american baseball research. Orval overall this article was written by brian marshall a huge man for the deadball era, standing 62 and weighing 214 lbs.
Orval overall 18811947 earned allamerican status with the university of california berkeley football team, then the ace of the cincinnati reds. Orval overall trades and transactions by baseball almanac. Find the collection of orval overall sports cards online at. Read about orval overall and many others in my book urban shocker allstars.
The album includes illustrations in some entries, a number of signatures and addresses from people living in the daylesford and chewton areas of victoria and also in melbourne. See scan for condition and feel free to ask any questions. He was a member of the chicago cubs dynasty of the early. The orval overall trades and transactions seen below include all known instances where orval overall has been involved in a trade or transaction of any type as. A number of entries in an autograph album, 191011, follow particular themes, such as christian and moral, friendship and funny. Overall was born near visalia in 1881, son of a former hotel man. The value of an autograph depends primarily on the person, but also what was signed, the condition, the availability, and trends that affect supply and demand. Later called the big groundhog because of his birthday, orval overall was. As with most other great collectibles, such as autographs, game used. This book takes a look at each individual pictured on the cards, from. Undesirables stephen koschal, autograph authenticator, quality. Berkowitz has signed his name in block letters in the return address portion of the envelope and adds.
This guest book is a great way to keep track of all the memories you make with your friends on your birthday, baby shower, bar mitzvah, or other special event. Orval overall february 2, 1881 july 14, 1947 was an american pitcher in major league baseball. Study the autograph s condition, and verify its authenticity by paying a professional to evaluate and vouch for it. Buy orval overall cards online orval overall baseball.
Vintage card from a near complete set break, this is guaranteed authentic and represents one of the largest accumulations of these cards ever offered individually. Orval orvie overall possessed one of the great names in baseball history. Stats awards fabulous feats famous firsts hall of fame hitting charts legendary lists pitching charts record books. Small pieces of paper and cards have lesser value than important documents, rare photos, and garments.
Dean also has written two books on collecting vintage baseball cards. In this faraway land, a personal journal of infantry combat in world war ii. Available at above link or amazon or other online book retailers, also available for kindle and other ereaders. Hardcover books which chronicle the work of noted baseball photographer. He was a member of the chicago cubs dynasty of the early 1900s. As with most other great collectibles, such as autographs, gameused. He attended the university of california, berkeley. Research autograph values in the extensive archives of heritage auctions, and request a free appraisal when ready to sell. Prepare an autograph book to carry with you when you see famous people. Make sure your party is one to remember with our autograph book.
This autograph book is even more fun when paired with a hollywood theme. The template contains front and back covers and inside sheets which can be cut to 4 x 8 size and stapled or tied together. Bay areas link to cubs last title in 1908 sfchronicle. Signed at the close, orval overall with mordecai brown signing just below. A few weeks ago i bought two antique autograph books for a dollar each at a garage sale held by an acquaintance who runs a local estate sale business. Subscribe to orval overall baseball online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards from different.
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