Bob Feller signed 1940 newspaper (opening day no hitter)
Original New York Times from April 17, 1940. Sports page with story about bob feller no hitter on April 16, 1940 signed. Only opening day no hitter in baseball history. Front page and sports page framed for display.
I used to operate autograph shows in 2008-2009 and Bob Feller was one of my guests. I got this one of a kind item signed. 99.9% sure it’s the only one in existence.
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Hi Kevin,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
If my research is correct, the game reported in this issue of the NYT was the ONLY Opening Day no-hitter ever pitched. Regrettably, Feller's autographed items are not bringing much money at auction but I think this could break the record for any memorabilia by him and I have evaluated it accordingly. It could be considerably higher than this if sold in the right venue and at the right time.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Bob Feller later-autographed newspaper
New York Times newspaper dated April 17, 1940
cover page of the April 17, 1940 New York Times framed alongside Sports Page in which the story of Bob Feller's no-hitter opening day game (April 16, 1940) was reported; (frame dimensions)
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; not examined out of frame.
PROVENANCE: acquired during an autograph shows in 2008-2009 when it was signed.
$600-900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Thanks Kevin, you're all set.
Feller signed this as part of my show with a lot of other items. I can send you copies of the autograph ticket from my shows as well as photos of him signing at my shows. And the COA I created from my shows. Those inscriptions are accurate. It looks a little weird as the newspaper black lines are in the background of where he signed but it’s still pretty clear. Let me know anything else you need and I can provide it. Even the info on the newspaper I bought. I’m sure I have that info In my email as well on where I got it.