Description: FAN LETTER RESPONSE FROM HILLIS LAYNE, RE: PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE, BAS CERT Hillis LaynePositions: Third Baseman and Pinch HitterBats: Left • Throws: Right6-0, 170lb (183cm, 77kg)Born: February 23, 1918 in Whitwell, TN usDied: January 12, 2010 (Aged 91-323d) in Signal Mountain, TNBuried: Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TNDebut: September 16, 1941 (Age 23-205d, 9,124th in major league history) vs. DET 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 21, 1945 (Age 27-210d) vs. NYY 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBRookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1944 seasonFull Name: Ivoria Hillis LayneHillis Layne, whose 17-year playing career in professional baseball included a Pacific Coast League batting title with the Seattle Rainiers in 1947, died Jan. 12 in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was 91.Layne, who was nicknamed Tony, was born Feb. 23, 1918 in Whitwell, Tenn., and lived in Chattanooga most of his life.Signed by the Washington Senators, Layne played three full seasons in the major leagues from 1941 to 1945, but missed parts of three seasons because of military service.The left-handed hitter, listed as 6 feet, 170 pounds, played mostly third base. He played 17 seasons in the minor leagues, appearing in nearly 2,000 games and batting .335. He played three years for the Rainiers, leading the PCL in batting in 1947 with a .367 average. He hit .342 the next year. His last full season in Seattle was 1949. He also led the Northwest League in batting in 1955 by hitting .391 for the Lewiston Broncs, and hit .362 in four NWL seasons.Layne, who was in pro baseball for 37 years, later was a minor-league manager, a minor-league director and a baseball scout.Letter has been authenticated by Beckett and is stickered on reverse. ALL LETTERS ARE IN CONDITION AS SEEN IN SCANS. WINNING BIDDER TO ADD $6.50 FOR SHIPPING VIA USPS IN A STAY FLAT RIGID WITH TRACKING. ALL ITEMS WILL SHIP WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Baseball
Signed: Yes
Original/Reprint: Original
Autograph Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
Product: Ball
