I had varied success with my first autograph requests to retired players I started writing out in 1994.
One of my best early responses I got from retired Cincinatti Reds flamethrower Ewell "The Whip" Blackwell.
Joe Dimaggio was an American icon and a New York Yankee legend who was often described as best all-around ballplayer who ever lived.
Ted Williams led the AL in OBP 12 times and slugging percentage 8 times during his illustrious 19 year career.
Johnny Mize won a batting title, four home run titles and 3 rbi titles in his 15 year HOF career.
Bob Lemon retired with a .618 winning percentage and .232 career batting average.
Rick Ferrell caught all 9 innings of the first All Star Game in 1933.
Willis Hudlin won 158 games in his 16 year ML career.
Ray Dandridge was a defensive magician who was considered the best 3rd baseman in Negro Leauge history.
Carl Hubbell was the most successful screwball pitcher in ML history.
Tony/Al Cuccinello were brothers who played ML baseball in the 1930's.
