Ferris fain is the only player in major league history who a won a batting title, and. I grew em because, damn it, i was good at growing things, just like i was good at hitting a baseball, he told sacramento bee sports editor, bill conlin. Details about ferris fain signed autograph 3x5 index card 5x all star 2x batting champion d. My family just came back from a magical trip to walt disney world resort. The hall of stats was built by adam darowski, jeffrey chupp, and michael berkowitz. Get this book for free plus shipping when you add one or more documents to your shopping cart. Ferris fain, the american league batting champion in 1951 and 1952 and a fivetime baseball allstar whose career was plagued by injuries and his own explosive nature, has died. For our upcoming trip to disneyland, i was on the fence about whether or not i wanted to come up with an autograph book.
Ferris fain is the only player in major league history who a won a batting title, and b had a higher ratio of walks to hits than ted williams. This guest book is a great way to keep track of all the memories you make with your friends on your birthday, baby shower, bar mitzvah, or other special event. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Autographs baseball autographs vintage sports baseball. Ferris fain autographed signed al baseball jsa at amazon. Vtg 50s 60s rogers hornsby 34 a kaline 29 louisville slugger baseball bats 125. Jan 16, 2020 if you want to write a bestselling book, dont reinvent the wheel. Ferris fain baseball stats with batting stats, pitching stats and fielding stats, along. Autograph warehouse stakes its reputation on every item it sells, and authenticity is their number one priority. Handsigned in blue and black ink pen by 27 members of the 1949 philadelphia athletics including lou brissie, jimmy dykes, ferris fain, buddy rosar, tod davis, carl scheib, dick fowler, taffy wright, bubba harris, alex kellner. In past trips i have not bothered with any character photos or signatures. Ferris roy fain march 29, 1921 october 18, 2001 was an american baseball first baseman in major league baseball who played nine seasons with the philadelphia athletics, chicago white sox, detroit tigers and cleveland indians in the american league. Ferris fain society for american baseball research.
Album leaf signed on one side by 3 admirals and on the other by ten ballplayers. Click the award name and up comes a comprehensive history of that award along with every winner of that particular baseball award. The tactics, routines, and habits of billionaires, icons, and worldclass performers. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ferris fain signed 3x5 index card authentic autograph detroit. Eddie joost, suder and first baseman ferris fain was the subject of a poem penned. Decorate the book s cover yourself to make an ideal personalized souvenir for any occasion. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. On october 18, 2001, ferris fain died at the age of 80 in georgetown, california. Ferris fain was born on tuesday, march 29, 1921, in san antonio, texas. Books by tim ferriss the blog of author tim ferriss. Born march 29, 1921, in san antonio, fain s father oscar was a parttime boxer who rode a horse named duval to a runnerup finish at the 1912 kentucky derby. Year age agedif tm lg lev aff g pa ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi sb cs bb so ba obp slg.
He also had the fourthbest strikeoutwalk ratio in major league history, behind joe sewell, mickey cochrane, and tommy holmes. Italic season totals indicate player led all major leagues. Fain was arrested and spent 18 months in a state prison. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Ferris fain 19212001 was an american league allstar first baseman from 19501954. Fain started his career with the san francisco seals of the pacific coast league. Hugh ferris the metropolis of tomorrow in dustjacket first edition 1929. Ferris fain, the american league batting champion in 1951 and 52 and a slickfielding first baseman for the lackluster philadelphia athletics, died on oct. These 7 x 6 zippered vinyl autograph books feature a 50sheet square blank autograph book, a clear poly cd pocket, and three 3 34 x 5 18 photo sleeves theyre available with black, white, red, blue, or burgundy covers, with matching zippers, pen loops and lin. San francisco seals images of baseball and millions of other books are available. Autograph book definition is a book with blank pages for people to sign. Joost to suder to fain is well known to all as fans.
A list of download links ferris state univeristy annual fact books. The template contains front and back covers and inside sheets which can be cut to 4 x 8 size and stapled or tied together. All professional baseball statistics for ferris fain. Ferris fain, buddy rosar, tod davis, carl scheib, dick fowler jsa loa 1949 philadelphia athletics oal baseball teamsigned by. Filled with oddities unique to the set, variations of several different cards exist giving rise to an even more intricate chase for master set collectors. This item comes with a certificate of authenticity along with matching tamperproof holograms from autograph warehouse, guaranteeing the authenticity of this handsigned autograph. Christy mathewson signed won in the ninth 1910 hardcover book jsa loa christy mathewson signed won in the ninth. Make sure your party is one to remember with our autograph book. Get the latest updated stats for cleveland indians ferris fain on. Ferris fain autographed official al baseball philadelphia. This autograph book is even more fun when paired with a hollywood theme. Books 8 collectibles 7 sporting goods 2 stamps 1 show more. Prepare an autograph book to carry with you when you see famous people. Fain s parents divorced when he was an adolescent, and his mother moved fain and his brother to oakland.
Disney character autograph book ideas canadian disney mommy. Signed baseball card by baseball player ferris fainplus a signed bookplateautograph. The simple nostalgia that is generated by this set of baseball cards stretches well beyond heavily invested veterans of the hobby. Matthew broderick ferris bueller cast x3 signed license plate autograph jsa coa. Fain was 26 years old when he broke into the big leagues on april 15, 1947, with the philadelphia athletics. October 27, 2014 december 30, 2016 canadiandisneymommy. Fain had promising career and was a fivetime american league allstar before injuries limited his playing ability and ultimately forced his retirement. Fain s father, okie fain, was a topnotch jockey just before world war i. The first page has a small tear on the bottom border. Auction 1949 philadelphia athletics oal baseball team. He played as a first baseman in major league baseball from 1947 to 1955. This page lists every known baseball award won by ferris fain in chronological order. Vintage 1950s spalding wood baseball bat ferris fain little league model. Ferris fain was born on may 29, 1921 in san antonio, texas, usa as ferris roy fain.
The weight of the postcard paper allows approximately 40 pages to be bound together in your autograph book. Oct 18, 2001 fain was arrested and spent 18 months in a state prison. Details about ferris fain signed 3x5 index card authentic autograph detroit tigers vi id. Homemade disney autograph books for you to customize.
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Pete suder dead at 90 philadelphia athletics historical society. How to write a bestselling book this year the definitive. I get at least a dozen email a week from friends who want to write books. He died on october 18, 2001 in georgetown, california, usa. It was through these bold numbers that i first encountered ferris fain. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. Baseball player autographs letter f baseball almanac is pleased to present a list of every major league player with a last name that starts with an f on our site whose player page includes an autographed baseball card. Although he never returned to another reunion, he was a willing autograph signer by mail. Digi scrap disney autograph book not sure im sold on this yet. But to this day, his name can be found in the major league record book. Ferris fain trades and transactions by baseball almanac. A betterthanblank autograph book with silly signature ideas, autograph rhymes, fullcolor illustrations and a pen that writes in four different ink colors. Known for his explosive temper on and off the field it affected his playing ability, and. Once your autograph cards are customized and printed, take them to your local office supply store office depot, staples and have them laminated and bound to make a book.
Incredible pair of autograph books dating to 1950 and 1951, assembled by a collector named ronald crooks beginning in may of 1950 and ending at some point in 1951 we know this because each book is dated, with crooks name written on the inside front cover of each. Autograph book definition of autograph book by merriamwebster. Fain also gained a measure of fame in an old miller lite beer ad, where baseball executive spec richardson tried to broker a deal for some ferris fain baseball cards. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Find great deals on ebay for ferris fain and ferris fain photo. Three page article on two 4 12 x 6 12 inch pages removed from 1924 spalding baseball guide.
Ferris fain autographed baseball card chicago white sox. Ferris fain signed 3x5 index card authentic autograph. Ferris roy fain march 29, 1921 october 18, 2001 was an american professional baseball player. A fivetime allstar, fain won two american league batting championships and his career onbase percentage of. Included on the chart are links to the players biography, the years he played, and a hof hall of fame mark yyes. All data is also open and available as a free download. Youll get references on autographing your book or, even better, autograph books, but not much about what people actually write.
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