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> King's Ransom: Autograph Of 19th-Century, 'King' Kelly Could Fetch $100,000

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It was a grand occasion, the Boston Beaneaters' 1887 home opener and the first chance for fans to watch newly acquired star Mike "King" Kelly, whose batting and baserunning exploits were exceeded only by his élan.

He'd been purchased from the Chicago White Stockings for the unimaginable sum of $10,000 after leading the league with a .388 batting average and 155 runs. He'd invented the hook slide and the hit-and-run play, and stole as many as 84 bases in a season. He liked to address the crowd between pitches, banter with the umpire and bait the opposition, blurring the lines between baseball and performance art.

After the game, Kelly was off to the Boston Theatre, then to a banquet in his honor at the Elks Lodge. Mayor Hugh O'Brien presented him with a gold watch and chain. The 5˝-by-9˝ rigid card-stock program given to guests was festooned with red velvet ribbons. Its edges were gold leaf, its centerpiece a studio cabinet-style photograph of the striking, mustachioed Kelly.

He'd made fashionable the notion of signing an autograph when he rose to stardom with the Chicago White Stockings under legends Cap Anson and Albert Spalding. The post-Civil War era produced the first wave of American celebrities, from Mark Twain to Buffalo Bill, from John D. Rockefeller to John L. Sullivan.

Kelly was the first larger-than-life pro baseball player, and many of the Elks had him autograph their programs as the evening progressed, whiskey flowed and toasts became grandiose.

He dipped a black fountain pen into an inkwell, and signed, "Truly Yours, M.J. Kelly." One of the programs surfaced 124 years later, and it's in mint condition. Kelly's autograph is a rarity, and this one is perhaps the most valuable ever for a baseball player.

Many of the programs never even left the building that night. Thoroughly soused, Kelly was loaded into his carriage, normally horse-drawn. But on this night Elks and other admirers lifted the carriage and lugged it through the streets to his home.

It was a great night to be a Bostonian, a great night to be Irish, a great night to be King.

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Very interesting story, had never heard of him before this. Sad he died at 36 leaving a wife and kid.



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QUOTE(northicehero99 @ Nov 17 2011, 06:58 PM)
Very interesting story, had never heard of him before this.  Sad he died at 36 leaving a wife and kid.
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Whoa... I'd like to find something like that! Help pay the bills tongue.gif


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The autographed piece sold for $214,000 plus change.


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QUOTE(Zimbow @ Nov 21 2011, 02:27 PM)
The autographed piece sold for $214,000 plus change.
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I just couldn't help myself. It will go nice with the 1887 Allen & Ginter N28 card I have of him. smile.gif


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Knew you would end up getting it.


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I wish! But if I had a choice of owning a one-piece collection, that item would be it!


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QUOTE(Zimbow @ Nov 21 2011, 02:27 PM)
The autographed piece sold for $214,000 plus change.
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Nice sell price, imagine finding something like that in your attic, that would be awesome!



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I wish! But if I had a choice of owning a one-piece collection, that item would be it!
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I would probably have to go with the most famous baseball card of all - the Honus Wagner. That is neat though, guess its a "homer" thing. laugh.gif



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When the umpire wasn't looking, he would scoot right across the diamond from 1st to 3rd and act like he just took two

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