A rare collection of signatures obtained by Tigers Manager Sparky Anderson for presentation to team General Manager Bill Lajoie. Includes autographs from the owners, General Managers, players, coaches, bat boys, and broadcasters. Custom framed in a wall plaque.
Owner 1984 : Tom Monaghan General Manager: Bill Lajoie
Owner 1951-1983: John Fetzer General Manager 62-83: Jim
Campbell
Pitchers: Jack Morris, Willie
Hernandez, Doug Bair , Juan
Berenguer, Sid Monge, Aurelio
Lopez, Dan Petry, Dave
Rozema, Carl Willis, Milt
Wilcox
Catchers: Lance Parish, Marty
Castillio
Infielders: Dave Bergman, Tom
Brookins, Bárbaro Garby, Howard
Johnson, Alan Trammell, Louis
Whittaker, Darrell Evans
Outfielders: Kirk Gibson, Larry
Herndon, Ruppert Jones, John
Grubb, Rusty Kuntz, Chet
Lemon
Coaches: Sparky Anderson, Roger Craig, Bill Consolo, Alex Grammas, Dick Tracewski , Gates Brown
Broadcasters, Radio: Ernie Harwell, Paul Carey
Broadcasters, TV: Larry Osterman, Bill Freehan (PASS); Al Kaline, George Kell (WDIV)
Clubhouse Manager : Jim Schmakel
Trainers: Pio DiSalvo, Bill Behm
Bat Boys: Dave Ruczko, Dom Nieto, David Cowart, Robert Mical
We would like to thank Bill Dow and David Cowart for their expertise and input during the cataloging of this item.
Provenance: Gifted from Detroit Tigers Manager, Sparky Anderson to Bill Lajoie, General Manager. By descent in the Lajoie family. Purchased in 1996 by a Macomb, MI collector of Baseball Memorabila from a member of the Lajoie family.
Dimensions:1 PC
Condition
Excellent. Framed under glass. Each signature unblemished. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
Gifted from Detroit Tigers Manager, Sparky Anderson to Bill Lajoie, General Manager. By descent in the Lajoie family. Purchased in 1996 by a Macomb, MI collector of Baseball Memorabila from a member of the Lajoie family.