Gifted player with the Boston Red Sox until he was hit in the face with a fastball thrown by Jack Hamilton. Tony returned to the lineup a year and a half later, hit another twenty home runs, had thirty-six the year after, but was forced to retire due to his eyesight being permanently damaged and died in 1990. Ballpoint signature, 'Best wishes! Tony Conigliaro,' on an off-white card. Matted with a photo of the smiling ballplayer, to an overall size of 9 x 12. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark to top edge from a matted out word. RRAuction COA.
