Opening Day Auction 2014
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/26/2014
This 16x20 photo reveals New York Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman jumping into the arms of catcher Jerry Grote after the last out was recorded in the 1969 World Series. This was back in a time when starting pitchers finished their own games. The photo also features third baseman Ed Charles near the mound. Total of 24 blue Sharpie signatures include: Wayne Garrett, Amos Otis, Bud Harrelson, Ron Swoboda, Joe Pignatano, J.C. Martin, Ed Kranepool, Ed Charles, Nolan Ryan, Donn Clendenon, Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Duffy Dyer, Ed Yost, Rod Gaspar, Jim McAndrew, Don Cardwell, Ron Taylor, Ken Boswell, Al Weis, Tug McGraw, Cleon Jones, Jerry Grote and Yogi Berra. Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.