Spring 2019 - Item detail

1969 Richard Nixon "First Pitch" Photograph Signed by Nixon, Ted Williams, Bowie Kuhn, and Ralph Houk

Sold For:
$720
Year:
1969
Auction:
2019 Spring
Lot #:
1894
Category:
Autographed Baseballs/Flats/Photos
Color photo of President Richard Nixon throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of the 1969 season at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in Washington, D. C., as Ted Williams (Senators manager), Bowie Kuhn (Baseball Commissioner), and Ralph Houk (Yankees manager) look on. Signed on the front by Ted Williams (blue Sharpie), Richard Nixon (black fine-point marker), Ralph Houk (blue Sharpie), and Bowie Kuhn (red Sharpie). All of the signatures have been boldly scripted and grade "10." The photo (10 x 8 inches) is in apparent Mint condition and has been framed to total dimensions of 12 x 10 inches. Full LOA from James Spence/JSA. Reserve $500. Estimate (open).