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Buck O'Neil
(b. November 13, 1911 - d. October 6, 2006)
Biography
 
Inducted in 2022
 
 
1986 Fritsch Negro League Baseball Stars Buck O'Neil #45 PSA 10 GEM MT
     
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Comments: I purchased this PSA 10 example in April, 2013 for a mere $29.95 on eBay from another HOF collector (along with a 1964 HOF postcard of Effa Manley in PSA 10). Here’s a couple other items I have in my collection of the Negro League great, including a hat my wife had signed in Pittsburgh when she stumbled upon an autograph session just outside of PNC Park while we were visiting family:

Unfortunately, I was on the other side of the city and never got the chance to meet the man.

 
   
Card Details Below:  
Year(s): 1986
ACC Set Designation:
Set Name: 1986 Fritsch Negro League Baseball Stars
Country: United States
Description: One of the most comprehensive collectors' issues to feature the stars of the Negro Leagues, the Fritsch set features black-and-white photos of varying quality; most of the photos are contemporary with the players' careers from the 1920s into the 1950s, with a few of the segregated leagues' earlier pioneers also included. Fronts are highlighted with red graphics. Backs are printed in blue and present a brief summary of the player's career and a list of the teams on which he played. Cards are in standard 2-1/2" X 3-1/2" format.