World Series Program (15 results)

First Edition. First Printing. Very Good to Near Fine condition Magazine format.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very good. Official Program. Octavo, [14]. Printed wrappers, bound with staples along the spine. Previously folded along the center line. Box scores completed in pencil for the September 16, 1945 game versus the Brooklyn Dodgers, with the Cubs winning 4-2. Includes a handwritten letter from Hank Wyse to North Dakota Attorney General Alvin C. Strutz, taking him up on his offer to pheasant hunt ".after the World Series." A return Western Union telegraph reads: "You can win today and tomorrow then we'll hunt pheasants." This program is signed by the following players: Hank Wyse (Pitcher), Paul Derringer (Pitcher), Stan Hack (Third Base), Andy Pafko (Center Field), Heinz Becker (First Base), Roy Hughes (Shortstop), Bill Schuster (Shortstop), Claude Passeau (Pitcher), Bill Nicholson (Outfielder), Peanuts Lowrey (Outfielder), Roy Johnson (Coach), Don "Pep" Johnson (Second Base), Mickey Livingston (Catcher), Charlie Grimm (Hall of Fame Manager). The Chicago Cubs won the National League pennant in 1945 under manager Charlie Grimm and faced the Detroit Tigers in the 1945 World Series, the club's last World Series appearance until 2016. The team was led by pitcher Hank Wyse, who won 22 games during the regular season. The Cubs lost the Series in seven games, but the season became permanently associated with the "Curse of the Billy Goat," a superstition said to have originated after tavern owner Billy Sianis and his goat were asked to leave Game 4 at Wrigley Field. The 1945 Chicago Cubs Official Program, signed by 12 players and Hall of Fame manager Charlie Grimm. Includes a handwritten letter from Pitcher Hank Wyse, regarding the signed program and discussing the pending World Series. Little did Wyse know, but (illustrator). Signed.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 68 pp. In wonderful condition, some very slight aging, but bright and clean; near fine. The 1964 series shows the Yankees finally losing their domenance in baseball, as the Cards win in seven. However, there was plenty of talent on both sides, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Bobby Richardson and Clete Boyer for the Yanks, and Curt Flood, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, and Ray Sadecki for the Cards. Plenty of great photos, and some great historical information on both teams.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 40 pp. Very slight aging, a couple of faint ink letters on front cover; covers bright, clean, and firm, an almost excellent copy overall. The 1958 World Series was an exciting one, which saw the Yanks down three games to one, come back and avenge their 1957 series loss to the Braves by winning the last three games. Mantle hit two home runs in one game, which would eventually translate into a lifetime World Series record, but it was the hitting of Hank Bauer that did it for the Yanks this time around. Bauer had ten hits, four home runs, and averaged .323 for the series. A very young Hank Aaron was the star for the Braves that season, hitting over .300 for the fourth time in a row.baseball-almanac.com.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated. Slight aging and toning, game scoring in the progarm; covers generally bright, clean, and firm, a very nice copy overall. In the 1959 World Series the Dodgers would make their first trip to the championship as residents of Los Angeles. Thanks to home runs from Duke Snider and Wally Moon in the final game, the Dodgers took the Sox in six. The Dodgers had a great pitching staff, which included Don Drysdale, Johnny Podres, Larry Sherry, and Sandy Koufax. They also had some pretty good talent in the field, including Gil Hodgers, Charlie Neal, Muary Wills, and Carl Furillo. White Sox players included Bob Shaw, Louis Aparicio, Norm Cash, and Sam Esposito. baseball-almanac website.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated. Minor aging and toning; covers generally bright, clean, and firm, a very nice copy overall. In the 1959 World Series the Dodgers would make their first trip to the championship as residents of Los Angeles. Thanks to home runs from Duke Snider and Wally Moon in the final game, the Dodgers took the Sox in six. The Dodgers had a great pitching staff, which included Don Drysdale, Johnny Podres, Larry Sherry, and Sandy Koufax. They also had some pretty good talent in the field, including Gil Hodgers, Charlie Neal, Muary Wills, and Carl Furillo. White Sox players included Bob Shaw, Louis Aparicio, Norm Cash, and Sam Esposito. baseball-almanac website.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 48 pp. Normal aging, slight corner creasing, otherwise bright and clean; near fine. This program is the Yankee edition. After beating the Dodgers a year earlier, the Yanks were faced with Dodger team that was looking for revenge. Unfortunately, they didn't get it, and lost to the Yanks in six games. Yankee power and hitting made the difference, especially from the 'red hot' Billy Martin who hit .500 for the series. Both lines were impressive including Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, Dick Snider, and Carl Erskine for the Dodgers, and Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, and Whitey Ford for the Yanks. baseball-almanac website.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 40 pp. Slight edgewear, one signature (4 pages) loose, one inch margin tear through loose signature, otherwise bright and clean; very good overall. This program is the Braves edition, featuring pictures of both managers on the cover. Cleveland would win the series in six games; making it their first series win since 1920. There was plenty of talent on both teams, including Frank McCormick, Warren Spahn, and Eddie Stankey for the Braves, and Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, and Satchell Paige for the Indians. Program includes many photos and some nice ads. baseball-almanac website.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 48 pp. Normal aging, otherwise bright and clean; near fine. This program is the Dodger edition. After beating the Giants a year earlier, the Yanks were faced with a fired up Dodger team, and had to go the full seven games to win the series. It was an exciting series that went back and forth, and while there was some good pitching and many home runs, it was Billy Martin's inches from the ground catch that ended the Dodger's hopes for a series win. baseball-almanac website.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 48 pp. Normal aging, slight occasional creasing, otherwise bright and clean; very good plus plus. This program is the Giant edition, and features some of the best talent in baseball, ever. Despite losing the opener, the Yanks went on to win the series four games to two. This would be Joe DiMaggio's last series, and the first series for Yankee future star Mickey Mantle, and Giants future star Willie Mays. Both teams had plenty of talent including Berra, Rizzuto, Coleman, Martin, and McDougald for the Yanks, and Dark, Irvin, Maglie, and Stanky for the Giants. baseball-almanac website.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 48 pp. Slight aging, slight wear to spine and extremities; covers bright, clean, and firm, a very good plus copy overall. The Baseball-Almanac refers to this series as "The Season of Change", as it was the last series for Joe DiMaggio, but the first for Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. Despite the fact that the Giants won the opener 5-1, the Yanks would win the series in six games. After winning 14 World Series titles, the Yanks would start a "second dynasty" in 1951. Great players on both teams included Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Sal Maglie, and Bobby Thompson. baseball-almanac website.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 32 pp. Modest aging, little wear at extremities and spine; covers generally bright, clean, and firm; a very good plus copy. The 1943 series was a rematch of the previous year's championship between the Yanks and the Cardinals. However, this time around, the Yanks came out on top, and won in five games. Both teams had to do without key players, including Howie Pollet (Cards), Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto and Red Ruffing, as a result of military service. There was still plenty of talent on both teams, including Stan Musial, who won the National League batting crown by hitting .357 that year, and Bill Dickey, Charlie Keller, and Frank Crosetti for the Yanks. Inside the front cover is an interesting beer ad that shows Adolph Hitler with a losing hand of cards. baseball-almanac website. …

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated. Slight aging, very minor soiling to covers, and a little wear at extremities and spine; covers generally bright, clean, and firm; a very good plus copy. After passing on the World Series in 1940, the Yanks were back in 1941, after pretty much destroying the American league that year. The Yanks picked up the World Championship in five games, setting the stage for winning several World Series encounters against the Dodgers. Key players for the Dodgers included, Pete Reiser, Dixie Walker, Walter Higbe and Pee Wee Reese. Joe McCarthy's Yankees included legendary Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, Tommy Henrich and Charlie Keller. The last pager has a write-up and photograph of Lou Gehrig, who had just passed away a couple of months earlier. baseball-almanac website.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated. Slight aging, minor wear to spine; covers bright, clean, and firm, an excellent copy overall. The 1939 series would be the Reds first trip to the championship since the "Black Sox Scandal" in 1919. Unfortunately for the Reds, thanks to some great work by Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey and Charlie Keller, it would be a short trip, and the Yanks would win in four. Bill McKechnie was the Reds manager, and Joe McCarthy did the honors for the Yanks. Key players included Frank Corsetti, Lefty Gomez, Tommy Henrich, and Babe Dahlgren, who replaced the aging Lou Gehrig at first base. A great piece of baseball memorabilia, with plenty of pictures and ads. baseball-almanac website.…

Program, 4to, pictorial covers, illustrated, 40 pp. Very slight aging; covers bright, clean, and firm, an almost excellent copy overall. This was a hard fought series that went to the Braves in seven games. Despite some strong individual performances from Yankee stars, Lew Burdette's three series pitching victories, and Hank Aaron's three home runs, eventually over powered the Yanks. Some very great players on both teams participated, including Eddie Mathews, Juan Pizaro, Warren Spawn, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, and Enos Slaughter. baseball-almanac website.…