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Circa 1935 Len Koenecke Signed Scrapbook Page.

Currency:USD Category:Sports - Cards & Fan Shop / Sports - Autographs (Original) Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Circa 1935 Len Koenecke Signed Scrapbook Page.
<B>Circa 1935 Len Koenecke Signed Scrapbook Page.</B></I> The owner of perhaps the most bizarre obituary in Big League history. Though Koenecke's 265-game Big League career was rather undistinguished, the rare appearance of his autograph always causes a stir in the collecting community. After having been dismissed from the Brooklyn Dodgers by manager Casey Stengel for erratic play and behavior in September 1935, Koenecke chartered a plane back home to Buffalo. During the flight, Koenecke's irrational behavior intensified, and he attempted to wrest control of the small aircraft from the pilot. After a lengthy melee, Koenecke was subdued with a blow to the head from the plane's fire extinguisher. He never regained consciousness. Koenecke's black ink signature rates a marvelous 9+/10 on this lined 8x10.5" sheet. His clipped newspaper photo appears just above. A piece destined to become the greatest conversation piece in your collection. <I>LOA from PSA/DNA. LOA from James Spence Authentication.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Flat (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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