Forever famous for his bonehead play on September 23, 1908, which cost the Giants a critical victory and made possible the Cubs’ pennant-clinching victory when the game was replayed at the end of the season. The play itself was clouded by contradictory affidavits by players, conflicting opinions by various baseball officials, and protests lodged by both teams over the umpires’ handling of the incident. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Fred Merkle,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard. In fine condition, with slight postmark along top. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.0
