Jim Vankoski

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American League players drawn by Vic Johnson – Bob Lemon

From the Mickey Vernon Museum, American League Baseball players drawn by Vic Johnson. This caricature of Bob Lemon is just one of a series of 19 caricatures of American League baseball players drawn by Vic Johnson during 1957. This caricature of Bob Lemon and the the other 18, is taken from a composite collection of those illustrations …

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Vernon edges Rosen for 1953 Batting Title

The Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum, located in Delaware County, PA,  is a non-profit museum with the purpose of celebrating the life and career of Mickey himself and the athletes of his home county.  It is funded strictly by donations. Mickey Vernon died on September 24, 2008.  Two months before he died, he and I were taking a trip to …

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Mickey Vernon – 1946 Batting Title

The Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum, located in Delaware County, PA,  is a non-profit museum with the purpose of celebrating the life and career of Mickey himself and the athletes of his home county.  It is funded strictly by donations. Mickey Vernon died on September 24, 2008.  Two months before he died, he and I were taking a trip to …

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American League players drawn by Vic Johnson – Nellie Fox

From the Mickey Vernon Museum, American League Baseball players drawn by Vic Johnson. This caricature of Nellie Fox is just one of a series of 19 caricatures of American League baseball players drawn by Vic Johnson during 1957. This caricature of Nellie Fox and the the other 18, is taken from a composite collection of those illustrations …

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A copy of Mickey’s Horsehide for small donation

Dear 1950’s baseball fan, For a donation of $24.95 (the digits represent the number of career hits Mickey Vernon had)  to the Mickey Vernon Museum, you can get a copy of the 11″ x 17″ print shown below, along with a 8″x10″ caricature of Mickey Vernon and any one of the other 19 caricatures shown on the print. If you’re …

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Mickey Vernon Museum – Become a Friend of the Museum

The Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum thanks the following individuals for being a “Friend of the Museum” for 2011. “Step up to the Plate” and join the 2012 team! Only $10 will ensure quality exhibits for the 2012 season. For more information you can contact us at vankoski21@comcast.net • Jim Vankoski, Curator • 610-909-4919.

American League players drawn by Vic Johnson – Gus Zernial

From the Mickey Vernon Museum, American League Baseball players drawn by Vic Johnson. This caricature of Gus Zernial is just one of a series of 19 caricatures of American League baseball players drawn by Vic Johnson during 1957. This caricature of Gus Zernial and the the other 18, is taken from a composite collection of those illustrations …

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American League baseball players drawn by Vic Johnson – Mickey Mantle

This Mickey Mantle caricature is just one of a series of 19 caricatures of American League baseball players drawn by Vic Johnson during 1957.  It, along with the other 18, is taken from a composite collection of those illustrations and the personal signatures of virtually all of the players, managers, and coaches active in the American League …

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Highstakes baseball card flipping tournament to benefit the United States Military All Star Baseball Team

The Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum at One Beaver Valley Road in Chadds Ford, PA 19317, is hosting a highstakes baseball card flipping tournament to benefit the United States Military All Star Baseball Team. This Texas Hold ‘Em style high stakes tournament will be held on Saturday, March 24 starting at 1 PM. Practice sessions …

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So Close To 300

The Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum, located in Delaware County, PA,  is a non-profit museum with the purpose of celebrating the life and career of Mickey himself and the athletes of his home county.  It is funded strictly by donations. Mickey Vernon died on September 24, 2008.  Two months before he died, he and I were taking a trip to …

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