Summer 2024 - Item detail

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

Sold For:
$1,110
Year:
1969
Auction:
2024 Summer
Lot #:
2306
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 (black Sharpie), Richard Nixon (blue fine-point marker), Ralph Houk (blue Sharpie), and Bowie Kuhn (blue fine-point marker). All of the signatures have been boldly scripted. The photo (10 x 8 inches) has two pieces of clear tape affixed to the reverse, otherwise it remains in Excellent condition overall. Full LOA from James Spence/JSA. Opening Bid $200.