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RARE MANTLE BASEBALL CARD SOLD

(Fox News) – Rob Gough, an entrepreneur and actor, bought
the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle for $5.2 million. The card was
graded by PSA as a Mint 9 and is one of only six PSA 9 1952
Mickey Mantle cards in the world.

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Actor Rob Gough with his Mickey Mantle baseball card.

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

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My 1 St 2017 "munchkin" Ten Dollar Bill ! - Coin Community Forum
Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 – July 12, 1804)

 

A view of the Alexander Hamilton Monument in Central Park, New York City. Stock Photo - 96023552
Alexander Hamilton Monument in
Central Park, New York  City.

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‘’KNUCKSIE’’ HAS DIED AT AGE 81

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Philip Henry Niekro (April 1, 1939 – December 26, 2020)

 

The Baseball Hall of Fame has announced, Legendary knuckleball pitcher
Phil Niekro died Sunday.

Niekro was a five-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner. He played
24 years in the major leagues from 1964 to 1987, spent 21 years with the
Atlanta Braves and also played for the New York Yankees, Cleveland
Indians
and Toronto Blue Jays. (Fox News)

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BASEBALL HALL OF FAMER HAS DIED AT 91

Whitey Ford, Yankees legend and Hall of Fame pitcher, dead at age 91 - CBSSports.com

Whitey Ford, one of the most talented pitchers in baseball history, who
helped lead the
New York Yankees to a string of World Series
wins in the 1950s and ’60s died at his home in Lake Success on
Long Island. He had suffered from dementia for several years.

Ford was the second-oldest living member of the Hall of Fame after Tommy Lasorda at the time of his death.

 

Whitey Ford Speaking Fee and Booking Agent Contact
Edward Charles “Whitey” Ford
(October 21, 1928 – October 8, 2020)

1961 Topps 160 Whitey Ford HOF Yankees PSA 9 25777570



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FAMOUS SINGING COWBOY BORN ON THIS DAY

Gene Autry, "The Singing Cowboy" of the 1940s-50s. | Old western movies, Movie stars, Western movie

Gene Autry - October 2, 1998 - Obituary - Tributes.com
Orvon Grover “Gene” Autry
(September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998)

 

Actor and singer Gene Autry was known as The Singing
Cowboy for his appearances in ninety-three movies and
ninety-one TV productions. His roles as honest American
hero’s earned him a reputation as one of country music’s
most prominent figures.

He did work on his father’s ranch and worked as a railroad
telegrapher. He performed as a singer and a guitarist at
local dances. He owned the Anaheim Angels baseball team
for over thirty years.

 

AUTRY, GENE - Back in the Saddle Again - Amazon.com Music

Gene Autry Comics #38 DELL Apr 1950 cgc 6.5 off-wh/Wht Pgs Photocover Front/Rear

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