Big Ed Delahanty Signed Autographed Cut Signature Encapsulated CSA & GSA COA

  

This is a rare opportunity to own an original autographed item from one of baseball's greatest players, Ed Delahanty. This cut signature has been authenticated by GSA and comes encapsulated with a CSA and GSA COA.

Delahanty played in the late 1800s and early 1900s and was known for his powerful batting and strong fielding skills. This item is perfect for any collector or fan of baseball history.

The signature is clear and bold, and the encapsulation ensures its preservation for years to come. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of baseball history. Edward James Delahanty (October 30, 1867 - July 2, 1903), nicknamed "Big Ed", was an American professional baseball player, who spent his Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Philadelphia Quakers, Cleveland Infants, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Senators.

He was renowned as one of the game's early power hitters, and while primarily a left fielder, also spent time as an infielder. Delahanty won two batting titles, batted over.

400 three times, and has the fifth-highest career batting average in MLB history. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.

Delahanty died as a result of falling into the Niagara River or being swept over Niagara Falls (undetermined), after being removed from a train while intoxicated. An Ed Delahanty autograph is one of the most challenging in the collecting world, and he easily makes most top want lists on that factor alone. During the Deadball Era, autograph collecting had yet to become a noticeable cultural practice. As a result, very few authentic specimens exist today for any players of that period. Autographs simply weren't requested with any frequency at the time.

While authenticating his signature can prove more difficult than most, there are a handful of known examples, and most are signed in similar fashion E. All of the baseball autographs on our list are often forged by unscrupulous individuals.

However, those seeking a Delahanty signature should be on heightened alert with so few authentic autographs known. Ed Delahanty died in 1903 at the age of 35. 3x5/AP Gum Card Photo Check HOFPlak HOFPlakG Letter SS Bat SS Ball.