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Thurman Munson Memorabilia from Tommy John's Collection

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Lot 4.  Thurman Munson Game-Used Bat Authenticated by PSA/DNA. From the Tommy John Collection, this 1977-79 Hillerich & Bradsby S44 bat shows evidence of light use, including a few ball marks and ball stitch impressions on the left barrel, cleat marks on the left and back barrel and traces of pine tar on the handle. The knob of the uncracked bat has been lightly sanded. The 35” ash 32.1 ounce bat has a flame burned finished. Munson personally gave the bat to John a couple of months before his tragic death during the 1979 season. It comes with a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA and a Letter of Provenance from Tommy John. Winning Bid $7,259

Lot 24.  Thurman Munson Catcher’s Mitt Given to Tommy John. We have no evidence that Munson ever used this glove in a game or in the bullpen. During the 1979 season, John’s locker was next to Munson’s. After a game a couple of months before Munson’s tragic death, they were discussing their families. John mentioned that his son Tommy was a Little League catcher. Munson suggested that young Tommy should have a good glove and pulled a full-sized MacGregor Professional Model Prohide mitt from his locker. The glove shows good use, with possible re-stitching in the palm. Inside, a couple of foam pads provide additional padding. Could Munson have used this glove in the minors? We simply don’t know. As described here, the glove comes with a Letter of Authenticity from Tommy John. Winning Bid $2,205

Lot 25.  Thurman Munson Autograph on a Plaque for Lou Piniella’s Baseball Camp. The Yankee catcher joined Reggie Jackson, Bucky Dent, Ron Guidry and Piniella in signing the 11.25” x 15.25” plaque before it was laminated. Each player signed on his image. Munson’s autograph displays as ex-m 6 against a dark background. The other signatures are nm 7 or nm-m 8. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs. The plaque is from the Tommy John Collection. Winning Bid $477

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