Charles Finley Signed Baseball A’s Owner – COA JSA

Professional baseball is an institution steeped in tradition, and its history is characterized by a rigid resistance to change. In the early ’60s, however, there emerged the fascinating creature who came to be known simply as Charlie O. We may never understand his business principles, but his administration of the Athletics left lasting change in the game. While he assembled an Oakland team that claimed three consecutive championships, Finley’s machinations consumed more energy in the Commissioner’s Office than all the other owners combined. Despite his success (or villainy), he signed the sweet spot of this J.deBeer & Son Double Header Official League baseball in blue ballpoint. The penning, “Charles O. Finley”, projects at a strength of “9-10”.

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