John McGraw Signed Vintage 1930's Autograph Book Page with Photos (Autograph Reference LOA)

Vintage album page measuring approximately 4.5" x 6" in size hand-signed by John McGraw (HOF, D 1934).

Much-lauded as a player, John McGraw was one of the standard-bearers of dead-ball era major league baseball. Known for having fists as quick as his temper, McGraw used every advantage he could get as both a player and manager. He took full advantage of baseball's initial structure that only provided for one umpire, becoming notorious for tripping, blocking and impeding a base-runner in any way he could while the umpire was distracted by the flight of the ball. His profligacy in employing such tactics may have led to additional umpires being assigned to monitor the base-paths.

Even with his success and notoriety as a player, John McGraw is most well known for his record as a manager. His total of 2,763 victories in that capacity ranks second overall behind only Connie Mack; he still holds the National League record with 2,669 wins in the senior circuit.McGraw is widely held to be "the best player to become a great manager" in the history of baseball







The autograph was originally signed in pencil and has been enhanced in steel tip pen by an unknown hand. The piece includes an official Autograph Reference full LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Autograph Reference LOA

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