Smoky Joe Wood Signed Check Red Sox – COA

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Here offered is a Smoky Joe Wood signed check.

Wood had his breakthrough season in 1911 in which he won 23 games, compiled an earned run average of 2.02, threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns and struck out 15 batters in a single game. Wood once struck out 23 batters in an exhibition game. He earned the nickname “Smoky Joe” because of his blazing fastball. Wood once said, “I threw so hard I thought my arm would fly right off my body.”

The signature is in blue pen and grades a (9). This First Bank check is dated Aug. 15, 1977 for the amount of $15.06. The check shows cancellation marks from the bank.

Authentication: 100% Authentic Team