How an Ingenious Collector Landed One of the Rarest Autographs in Baseball

My first story for Atlas Obscura about a 17-year-pursuit of an autograph by Moonlight Graham from the Field of Dreams. It was authenticated by Kevin Keating at PSA/DNA.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/moonlight-graham-rare-autograph

A reader suggested tracking down Dr. Graham's prescriptions.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 23, 2017 at 6:43pm

Awesome story!

Permalink Reply by David Seideman on December 24, 2017 at 4:36pm

Thanks, Joe!

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 24, 2017 at 4:41pm

You're more than welcome. I think back to some of the ways I discovered some of my best finds. Always in a place not usually expected. The hunt is usually more fun gratifying than the ultimate reward.

Permalink Reply by Steve on December 23, 2017 at 7:16pm

Love it!

Permalink Reply by David Seideman on December 24, 2017 at 4:37pm

Thanks, Steve!

David

Permalink Reply by marc e on December 23, 2017 at 10:27pm

great story

I do so much research tracking down history on posters and artwork just to prove there real.

it takes so much work

great job.congrats

Permalink Reply by David Seideman on December 24, 2017 at 4:40pm

Thanks, John!

David

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