Ken Harrelson

Who: Ken Harrelson

Team: Kansas City Athletics

Card: 1966 Topps

Acquired: In Person, Soxfest 2010

Comments: In juxtaposition to the Steve Stone Experience™, there was Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, who was great with the fans in line and put down this fantastic autograph on a 1966 Topps. Alongside Steve Stone, Ken is a broadcaster for the White Sox.

When looking into Ken's career, that great little nugget that popped out was his popularization of the batting glove during the '60s. Though he can't be credited with the invention of it - some point out examples of its use as early as 1901 - he is the man that brought it back to stay in baseball. I wonder how much of it has to do with his love of golf? Where they using gloves in golf back then as well?

Joe Nuxhall

Who: Pitcher Joe Nuxhall

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 1966 Topps

Acquired: 2006 Redsfest, In Person

Comments: This will make up for last week's Jerry Narron. REALLY stoked to have gotten this autograph from Joe. What an awesome guy. He was a GREAT pitcher for the Reds and a decent broadcaster too. But, he'll probably best be remembered for being a great human being.

Joe, thanks for being a great inspiration to so many.