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The listing, DENNY McLAIN ORIGINAL 1968, AUTOGRAPHED WXYT 1270 AM(Sports Radio of Detroit) POSTER has ended.

SEPTEMBER 14, 1968: On this day in 1968, Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain wins his 30th game of the season, becoming the first 30-game winner in the major leagues since 1938. The Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth to come from behind in a 5-4 decision over the Oakland A’s.
Denny McLain had a remarkable season in 1968, as he went 31-6 with a 1.96 ERA, was an All-Star, won the Cy Young Award, won the AL Most Valuable Player Award, and won Game 6 of the World Series. He is the only pitcher since 1934 to win 30 games in a season. Beleaguered by legal and financial troubles in later years, McLain was at his best in 1968. Perhaps worn down by pitching an astounding 336 innings during the regular season, McLain's 1968 World Series performance was not as stellar. He lost Games 1 and 4 to NL Cy Young Award winner, Bob Gibson. McLain did, however, win the crucial Game 6 on just two days' rest, holding the Cardinals to one run in a 13-1 victory.
Today, still an Unbeaten Pitching Record and Legend! The WXYT posters were the First of their kind, though the same image was later used for other venues (which had their specific logos imprinted). WXYT is no longer a "sports" radio station. The poster is now 43 years old and looks it too....has some stains and wrinkles, so is not pristine. But if ya want some good ol' baseball Great History, here it is!!!

Questions & Comments

Real autograph or printed with the poster? Plese do tell how you had gotten it signed, if real!

Oct 21st, 2011 at 8:21:11 PM PDT by

It is a real autograph. By clicking on the second pic, with the "View Larger", You should be able to see the difference. There were NEVER any of these type that were either imprinted or pre-signed. The draw of each venue was to get to see Denny, and get the autograph from himself. I have a friend who had gotten a similar one, but was for buyers at a certain produce venue, and from what he told me, didn't have the artist's name, who I believe was a Detroit artist. As mentioned above, the WXYT posters were the First ones produced, and these were signed by Denny at sports venues for the station in Detroit of which, of course broadcast the Tigers games back then. The original owner had to stand in line. Also, the frame was added long after. Oh, and Thanks for Your bid! And I appreciate You for your interest and questions too! Best

Oct 21st, 2011 at 9:30:35 PM PDT by

whats the size of the poster

Oct 24th, 2011 at 3:38:49 PM PDT by

Poster is 11" x 14". Glad You asked! I never thought to measure it before :0)Frame is slightly larger....11 5/16" x 14 5/16". Thank You for asking And bidding! Awesome!!!

Oct 24th, 2011 at 4:22:13 PM PDT by

gonna have to make some room on the wall

Oct 24th, 2011 at 8:10:31 PM PDT by

Awesome!!! Ya made me laugh!!! I am also going to try to find a good piece of glass for it..hopefully, matte glass.. But may not find that in our little town...Best Wishes!!!

Oct 24th, 2011 at 8:31:37 PM PDT by

is this actually from 1968 or did he sign that recently i know he will sign things from prison if you send it. ?

Oct 27th, 2011 at 2:01:58 PM PDT by

From all the info I received, this WAS a 1968 signing; but what I also found which made this one (and perhaps all of the ones signed at this time) different, was the "flourish" underneath the signature. I did get to see one of the type my friend had from a "Farmer Peets" venue, which did not have the flourish, but did have the artist's name (apparently, they All did). Of course, as mentioned in the "Description", the "WXYT" posters were the FIRST of the lot and image used. Also, to get one of these, a person had to be AT the venue. Thanks for asking!

Oct 27th, 2011 at 3:41:02 PM PDT by

That Might Make It More **Valuable** ((*.*))

Oct 27th, 2011 at 2:41:46 PM PDT by

That is true, and also the "flourish" probably makes it rarer. Thanks for Your Comment!!! :0)

Oct 27th, 2011 at 3:43:00 PM PDT by

lurking!

Oct 29th, 2011 at 12:01:13 PM PDT by

Awesome! great expression...will have to remember that one :)

Oct 29th, 2011 at 2:13:15 PM PDT by

Oct 21st, 2011 at 9:29:51 PM PDT by

ATTENTION!

Oct 29th, 2011 at 10:20:10 PM PDT by

I was able to get glass for the frame today~ and thank everybody for your interest and bids!!! you are very appreciated!!! blessings to you all for making this such a good (and "hot") auction!!!!! james

Oct 29th, 2011 at 10:23:58 PM PDT by

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