Jocko Conlan Perez-Steele Baseball Hall of Fame 50th 1989 Celebration Series Limited Edition Postcard # 10

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1989 Perez-Steele Celebration Series Limited Edition art postcard of Jocko Conlan.  This set of cards was produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. The set pays homage to the 1887 W.S. Kimball & Co. Champions. The vintage issue featured “Champions of Games and Sports”. The variety of sports subjects included pugilists, skaters, swimmers, wrestlers, a pool player and others. Only 4 of the 50 cards features baseball players, none are Hall of Famers. “Celebration” was created for autograph seekers. 44 of the living Hall of Fame members at that time agreed to be included in the set.

  • Each card individually serial numbered
  • Measure 3.5" x 5.5"
  • Released in 1989
  • Limited Edition of 10,000
  • Player Biography
    Jocko Conlan became an umpire by accident when Red Ormsby was overcome by the heat while umpiring a 1935 game between the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns. Conlan, an outfielder with the White Sox, was asked to fill in. The following year, Conlan launched his new career. A polka-dot tie, balloon chest protector and quick grin became his trademarks. Conlan won the respect of players and managers alike with his hustle, accuracy and fairness. He umpired in five World Series.

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    1989 Perez-Steele Celebration Series Limited Edition art postcard of Jocko Conlan.  This set of cards was produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. The set pays homage to the 1887 W.S. Kimball & Co. Champions. The vintage issue featured “Champions of Games and Sports”. The variety of sports subjects included pugilists, skaters, swimmers, wrestlers, a pool player and others. Only 4 of the 50 cards features baseball players, none are Hall of Famers. “Celebration” was created for autograph seekers. 44 of the living Hall of Fame members at that time agreed to be included in the set.

  • Each card individually serial numbered
  • Measure 3.5" x 5.5"
  • Released in 1989
  • Limited Edition of 10,000
  • Player Biography
    Jocko Conlan became an umpire by accident when Red Ormsby was overcome by the heat while umpiring a 1935 game between the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns. Conlan, an outfielder with the White Sox, was asked to fill in. The following year, Conlan launched his new career. A polka-dot tie, balloon chest protector and quick grin became his trademarks. Conlan won the respect of players and managers alike with his hustle, accuracy and fairness. He umpired in five World Series.

    Men's Jerseys

    JERSEY SIZE 40 44 48 52 56 60
    Size Equivalent S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
    Chest 34 - 36" 38 - 40" 42 - 44" 46 - 48" 50 - 52" 54 - 56" 58 - 60"
    Waist 28 - 30" 32 - 34" 36 - 38" 40 - 42" 44 - 46" 48 - 50" 52 - 54"
    Hip 34 - 36" 38 - 40" 42 - 44" 46 - 48" 50 - 52" 54 - 56" 58 - 60"