This is one of my newest successes that I was thrilled to get back. I've been bitten (really hard) by the TTM bug again. Thanks to William for releasing the bug at my house when we went up to the Chantilly show.
Jim Marshall was short time Oriole. He was a rookie 1st baseman for the Orioles in 1958 and played in 85 games. By August of that year, he had been claimed by the Cubs on the waiver wire. Interestingly enough, he was traded with Larry Doby (among others from the White Sox in December 1957) who never played for the Orioles as he was traded before the '58 season began.
Once in the Minor Leagues, Jim hit a homerun and won. 1000 bucks because he hit a sign for the laundromat across the street from the ballpark in which he was playing.
Jim also played in Japan for a couple years for the Chunichi Dragons with other former Orioles Bob Nieman, and Billy Klaus.
Back stateside, he was the manager for the Cubs and then the A's.
Quite and interesting baseball career to say the least!
I sent to Mr. Marshall on October 27th, 2023 and got it back on November 13th, 2023 for a 17 day TAT. Thanks Mr. Marshall!
Nice and sharp autograph, looks great!
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