2024 Topps Chrome Cosmic

Luis Robert Jr.

Into the Cosmos

Galactic Orange

#01/25

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Picked up this faded signed ball with players and coaches on the 1977 White Sox. I’m wondering if it’s a ball from Spring Training because Sam Hairston’s sig (his SABR bio says he coached with the Sox primarily in Spring Training in the 60s and 70s). He, along with Hall of Famers Minnie Miñoso and Larry Doby, are 3 former Negro League players on the ball. And my all-time favorite announcer, Steve Stone, with a sweet playing days sig (I also have his auto from a Cubs convention years ago).

Before he became a superstar Frank was a great two sport star athlete at Auburn. As he made his way up he was a Double A prospect with the Birmingham Barons. Here is a great example of his full signature before he started signing F T 35.

Goose walked 37 batters in 49.2 IP and gave up 9 homers in 1973. His ERA was 9.08 when he was sent to the minors in July. He was recalled in September and was a little better down the stretch, finishing at 7.43.

Two years later he lead the league in saves and made his first of 9 all-star teams.