In this unusual but authentic in-person pencil signature of legendary actor Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957). Along with Mr. Bogart’s signature are those of New York Yankees pitchers Don Larsen (1929- ), Tom Morgan (1930-1987) and Hall of Fame Broadcaster Mel Allen (1913-1996). All of these signatures were obtained outside of Yankee Stadium on September 29, 1955 following Game 2 of the 1955 World Series between the Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers.


The 73 year old family friend I obtained this from was selling raffle tickets outside Yankee Stadium at the Player’s Entrance/Exit well after the game ended when various players and celebrities exited near him. Bogart and the others all signed in pencil on the back of one of his unsold raffle tickets. Larsen signed nearly a year to the day before his World Series perfect game, Bogart would be dead within 16 months. Raffle ticket measures 5 3/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches. Authenticity guaranteed by this longtime UACC and Manuscript Society member (Douglas Trinder).

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