Yankees Joe McCarthy Signed Hall of Fame Plaque Cut PSA Gem Mint 10 Auto

Title:
Joe McCarthy Signed Hall of Fame Plaque Cut – PSA/DNA Certified, GEM MT 10 Auto Grade (Cert #85716833)

Description:
Presented is a visually striking Hall of Fame plaque cut autographed by legendary manager Joe McCarthy. The bold signature, written in vibrant green ink, is beautifully placed beneath the plaque image and includes the rare addition of a full date inscription: "July 22nd 1957", enhancing the historical significance of the piece.

Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA/DNA, this autograph has earned a perfect GEM MT 10 grade, a remarkable feat for a signature of this vintage. The Hall of Fame plaque image is mounted against a black background for added contrast and display appeal.

Historical Context:
Joe McCarthy (1887–1978) is one of the most successful managers in Major League Baseball history. Best known for his tenure with the New York Yankees, McCarthy led his teams to 9 pennants and 7 World Series titles, including four straight from 1936 to 1939. Notably, he never had a losing season in his 24-year managerial career and still holds one of the highest winning percentages of all time.

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1957, McCarthy autographs—especially on Hall of Fame-related material—are highly sought after by collectors. Examples with dated inscriptions, such as this one, are exceptionally rare and desirable.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This item has been certified and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the following details:

• Certification Number: 85716833

• Autograph Grade: GEM MT 10

• Label Designation: "CUT – JOE McCARTHY – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED – AUTO GRADE"

• Professionally slabbed in a PSA tamper-evident holder with barcode and QR code

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include a “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This Joe McCarthy signed Hall of Fame plaque cut, graded a pristine GEM MT 10 by PSA/DNA and enhanced by a full 1957 date inscription, is a rare and high-grade autograph from one of baseball’s managerial icons. An elite display piece for Yankees collectors, Hall of Fame enthusiasts, or any serious vintage autograph aficionado.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.