Mel Allen Signed MLB Payroll Promotion Bank Cancel Check Autograph NY Yankees!

Description: ((GOLDEN VOICE OF THE YANKEES))((Hall of Fame Broadcaster)) Mel Allen 1979 MLB Payroll / Promotion Endorsed Check approximately 7.5 x 3.5, is dated June 21, 1979, has Major League Baseball Promotion Corporation pre-printed at the top and is made out to "Mel Allen, in the amount of "$1,122.80.". The check is endorsed twice on the reverse in blue pen " Mel Allen & Melvin Allen". None of the usual cancellation/paid stamps or prior folds affect the signature. One of the first great American sportscasters, Mel Allen (Melvin Allen Israel) was the "Voice of the New York Yankees" baseball team, from 1939 to 1964. In 1978, he and fellow sportscaster Red Barber were the first to be honored with the Ford Frick Award, Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame recognition for broadcasters.Allen was born on February 14, 1913, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was educated as a lawyer. He broadcast New York Giant baseball games from 1939 to 1943, 20 World Series, 24 All-Star baseball games, and a season of Cleveland Indians baseball games (1968); as well as 14 Rose Bowl games, two Orange Bowls, two Sugar Bowls, and countless other major sporting events.Allen was present for nearly every major Yankees' event from Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak (1941) to Roger Maris' record breaking 61 home runs (1961). It was Allen who introduced Lou Gehrig to a packed Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939, preceding his historic: Today, I am the luckiest man in the world farewell; and in 1948, introduced a stricken Babe Ruth at his sad 1948 adieu. He dubbed DiMaggio Joltin' Joe, Tommy Henrich Old Reliable, and Phil Rizzuto The Scooter. His endearing signature phrase was: How about that!Allen came out of retirement in l978 to call the New York cable TV coverage of Yankee games (through 1985), and served as host of the long-running weekly television series: "This Week In Baseball", nearly until his death.A winner of numerous industry, listener and viewer awards, Allen was elected to the National (USA) Sportswriters and Broadcasters Hall of Fame, in March, 1972. In 1985, Allen was inducted into the American Sportscasters Hall of Fame.Please message Scott Welkowsky with any questionsRINGSOFCHAMPIONS As always, each and every item we sell is 100% Authentic. Please message with any questions. PICTURES PROVIDED IN THIS LISTING ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE! NOTE: Shipping fees include Full-Insurance to protect your purchase, and insure safe arrival through the Post Office! Not just "Delivery Confirmation" .....DGM Smartmail is "Registered Mail" - Fully Insured through the U.S. Post OfficeIf you have any questions, please contact Scott Welkowsky through the eBay messaging center.- There's a 5% Discount for in-person pick-up / cash transactions - Look for our other eBay auctions! We have 300+ World Series, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, NBA Championship Rings that we'll be listing in the up-coming weeks .......Plus, many others from College Football, Basketball, Baseball, etc.!There's no refunds unless item is lost or stolen in shipping, or not as described. All rings / pendants are thoroughly checked before being listed for gold content, and for genuine diamonds. The actual championship ring you will be receiving is pictured above, and in-stock. Everything we sell is 100% Authentic ....all the time!

Price: 95 USD

Location: Trabuco Canyon, California

End Time: 2025-01-28T22:34:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD