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Lot # 936: Classic Eddie Gaedel Wire Photo

Category: Baseball

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 4 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "December 2011 Catalog",
which ran from 11/18/2011 12:00 AM to
12/16/2011 9:00 PM



This classic 6x9" photo shows 3'7" dwarf Eddie Gaedel stepping into the batter's box against the Detroit Tigers pitcher Bobby Cain in a promotional stunt designed by St. Louis Brown's owner Bill Veeck. With the Browns suffering significantly in the standings during the 1951 season, Veeck trotted out Gaedel (wearing jersey number "1/8") as an act of ridiculous showmanship. Gaedel drew a walk and was quickly replaced by a pinch runner. Gaedel never played in another game as AL President Will Harridge immediately put a stop to such mischief. The photo includes newspaper clippings regarding the story. Ex appearance, but has a few surface creases.

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