Title: 1949 Philadelphia Athletics Team-Signed Postcard Featuring Connie Mack & Nellie Fox – PSA/DNA Certified, NM-MT 8
Description:
This extraordinary team-signed postcard features autographs from members of the 1949 Philadelphia Athletics, including legendary manager Connie Mack and future Hall of Famer Nellie Fox. The reverse of the vintage Indiana Roof Ballroom postcard bears over 18 bold signatures from players and staff, all authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the card receiving a grade of NM-MT 8.
The front of the postcard displays a vibrant image of the Indiana Roof, a famed entertainment venue in Indianapolis, overlaid with a 1954 ticket stub from Connie Mack Stadium (then home of the Athletics), issued to admit one serviceman in uniform for a game held on August 22, 1954. The combination of period art and baseball ephemera offers unique crossover appeal to collectors of both sports and Americana.
Signatures Include:
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Connie Mack (manager, Hall of Famer)
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Nellie Fox (player, Hall of Famer)
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Joe Coleman
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Pete Suder
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Joe Astroth
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Hank Biasatti
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Lou Brissie
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Sam Chapman
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Bobby Estalella
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Dick Fowler
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Mike Guerra
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Charlie Harris
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Alex Kellner
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Phil Marchildon
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Leo McCrabb
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Carl Scheib
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Elmer Valo
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Don White
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Wilsons Fox (variant signature of Nellie Fox)
Each signature remains sharp and legible, signed in ink across the back of the card, capturing the team’s character in an era when the Athletics were still part of the Philadelphia sports scene under the long reign of Connie Mack.
Authentication & Encapsulation:
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Certified by: PSA/DNA
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Certification Number: 85468954
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Grading: Auto Grade – NM-MT 8
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Label: "POSTCARD – 1949 PHILADELPHIA A's – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED – AUTO GRADE"
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Encapsulation: Slabbed in a PSA tamper-evident holder for archival preservation and display.
Closing Appeal:
This PSA/DNA-certified and graded team-signed postcard is a rare and nostalgic tribute to the Philadelphia A's final years under Connie Mack. Featuring the autograph of Nellie Fox early in his career and several other standout players, this artifact connects collectors to a rich chapter of baseball history. A valuable addition for fans of vintage MLB memorabilia, Hall of Fame autographs, or Philadelphia’s storied baseball legacy.
