Joe Wood and Stanley Coveleski Autographed 8” x 10” B&W Photos.
Lot 108. Joe Wood and Stanley Coveleski Autographed 8” x 10” B&W Photos. Each photo captures the pitcher in an extraordinary pose. Wood is in a Cleveland uniform. Both signatures are gem mint 10s; Wood’s signature is personalized. Wood’s signature is also on a 1982 Diamond Classics card; the signature is a nm 7 to nm-m 8. Walter Johnson and Satchel Paige agreed that no one could throw harder than Wood. The speed of his fastball earned him the name nick-name “Smokey.” A thumb injury diminished Wood’s pitching numbers; nevertheless, many consider him to be one of the best pitchers ever. During his best season, 1912, Wood tied Christy Mathewson’s record of 16 consecutive wins. He went 3-1 in the World Series. Wood finished his career in Cleveland, where he pitched alongside Coveleski, who won more than 20 games each season from 1918-21. He was the star of the 1920 World Series. Wood passed away in 1985, and Coveleski in 1984. These are two of the finest signed items available representing these two outstanding pitchers. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Minimum Bid $100.
