Enos Slaughter, Billy Williams, & Ernie Banks Hand Signed Autographed Baseballs

Enos Slaughter, Billy Williams, & Ernie Banks Hand Signed Autographed Baseballs Enos Slaughter (1916–2002), nicknamed “Country,†was a hard-charging outfielder best remembered for his years with the St. Louis Cardinals and his aggressive style of play. Slaughter spent 19 seasons in the Major Leagues from 1938–1959, earning 10 All-Star selections and finishing his career with 2,383 hits, a .300 batting average, and 1,304 RBIs. His defining moment came in Game 7 of the 1946 World Series, when his famous “Mad Dash†from first base to home on Harry Walker’s hit scored the championship-winning run for St. Louis against the Boston Red Sox. Slaughter won four World Series championships during his career, three with the Cardinals and another with the New York Yankees. After his playing days, his No. 9 was retired by the Cardinals, and he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985.Billy Williams (1938–2025), nicknamed “Sweet Swingin’ Billy,†was one of the most accomplished and consistent hitters in Chicago Cubs history. Williams spent 16 of his 18 Major League seasons with the Cubs from 1959–1974 before finishing his career with the Oakland Athletics. The six-time All-Star was named National League Rookie of the Year in 1961 and became renowned for his smooth left-handed swing, power, and remarkable durability. Williams once played in 1,117 consecutive games, establishing a National League record at the time. He finished his career with 2,711 hits, 426 home runs, 1,475 RBIs, and a .290 batting average. His No. 26 was retired by the Cubs, and Williams was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987, securing his place among the most celebrated players in franchise history.Ernie Banks (1931–2015), famously known as “Mr. Cub,†was one of baseball’s most beloved stars and one of the greatest power-hitting infielders of his era. Banks began his professional career in the Negro Leagues with the Kansas City Monarchs before joining the Chicago Cubs in 1953, becoming the first Black player in franchise history. He spent his entire 19-season Major League career with the Cubs, earning 14 All-Star selections and winning consecutive National League Most Valuable Player Awards in 1958 and 1959. Primarily a shortstop early in his career and later a first baseman, Banks finished with 512 home runs, 2,583 hits, and 1,636 RBIs. His enthusiasm for the game was immortalized by his famous phrase, “Let’s play two,†referring to his love of doubleheaders. Banks was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, and his No. 14 was the first number retired by the Chicago Cubs.Excellent condition. Age related wear. This Collection is offered with the personal guarantee of the consignor, Richard Andrews, who assembled it directly from the athletes over many years of collecting. Approximately ninety percent (90%) of the autographed items in this Collection were personally signed by the athlete in Mr. Andrews' presence. The remaining items were obtained from reputable auction sites.Mr. Andrews affirms that, to the best of his personal knowledge, no item in this Collection has been falsified, altered, re-signed, or misrepresented, and that the details provided for each item are accurate andbased on his own first-hand experience obtaining the autograph. Mr. Andrews began collecting baseball cards in the late 1950’s and continued into the early 1990’s. He befriended several promoters of sports card shows in the mid-1980’s, and this is how he came to know the athletes and obtain the majority of the autographs in his collection. In assisting with the aforementioned sports card shows, he was able to meet and spend personal time with many of his childhood baseball heroes, including Mickey Mantle, Don Drysdale, Whitey Ford, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews, Al Kaline, Brooks Robinson, and many others.As added assurance, Crafted Auctions will accept the return of any item in this Collection if the buyer obtains a documented “not authentic†determination from PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett within one hundredtwenty (120) days of purchase. The item must be returned in the same condition in which it was received, accompanied by the authenticator's written determination, for a full refund of the purchase price. Additionally, by appointment, Mr. Andrews will make himself available to share with any buyer additional specific details of any item in the Collection that is being offered at auction.