Lot 150
Nice original photo at the Polo Grounds before a game between the NY Giants and Philadelphia Phillies. William Harold "Bill" Terry (October 30, 1898 January 9, 1989) was a Major League Baseball first baseman and manager. He stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighed 200 pounds (91 kg). Terry was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954. In 1999, he ranked number 59 on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, and was a nominee for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. The Giants retired Terry's uniform number 3 in 1984; it is posted on the facade of the upper deck in the left field corner of Oracle Park. Nicknamed "Memphis Bill", he is most remembered for being the last National League player to hit .400, a feat he accomplished by batting .401 in 1930. Bill Terry, longtime first baseman for the New York Giants, was also the last National League player to ever crack the near-mythical .400 batting average. As one of the best hitters of his day. Before signing with the franchise that would later become the San Francisco Giants, Terry took at stab at pitching with limited success. After this early detour, he would develop into a Hall of Famer at first base for the Giants and had an amazing career at the plate. In particular, his performance during the 1930 season was historic as he batted .401 with 254 hits. He also holds the highest career average for left-handed NL batters at .341. James "Jimmie" Wilson (July 23, 1900 May 31, 1947), nicknamed "Ace," was an American professional athlete in soccer and baseball. He began his professional sports career as a soccer outside right in the National Association Football League and American Soccer League before becoming a catcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball. Wilson was the starting catcher for the National League in baseball's first All-Star game. He threw and batted right-handed and was listed at 6 ft 1+1?2 in (187 cm) tall and 200 pounds Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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