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This is an 8x10 photo hand signed by Frank Crosetti, in person. This is not a pre-print or replica this is hand signed by now deceased frank crosetti . You get the COA from Autograph Memorabilia, . The items is guaranteed authentic for life, That's a money back guarantee. We only sell in person autographs, so we are sure it is genuine. This photo shows frank on the bench with Joe Dimaggio and a member of the brooklyn dodgers Frank Crosetti was with the Yankees as both a player and coach from 1932-1968 and appeared in 23 world series with 17 titles, 9 as a player and 14 as a coach. frank played shortstop with Ruth Gehrig Dimaggio Berra and broke in Phil Rizzutto, later he coached Maris Mantle and all the famous yankees through history , what a great addition to the yankee fan collection Frank Peter Joseph Crosetti (sometimes referred to as Frankie or The Crow) was a shortstop and coach in Major League Baseball. He was born in San Francisco, California on October 4, 1910 and grew up in the same neighborhood as his teammate-to-be Joe DiMaggio. He played his first game on April 12, 1932 at age 21. His entire major league career, 17 years long from 1932 to 1948, was spent on the New York Yankees, mostly at shortstop but with some time at second and third base. He originally wore uniform number 5, but in 1937 was switched to number 1 and in 1945 to number 2. After playing nearly 1700 games, he went on to coach for the Yankees as well, serving 20 years in that role. He died on February 11, 2002 in Stockton, California. Crosetti is interred in the same cemetery as Joe DiMaggio; Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma California Quote
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