Player Name: Carl Erskine
Player’s Current Team: None (Retired)
Player’s Old Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Player’s Current Address: 4031 Fallbrook, Anderson, Indiana 46016
Date Sent out: 9/5/08
Date Returned: 9/12/08 (7 days)
Why go after this autograph: If you need to know what kind of pitcher he was like think Freddy Garcia, just maybe a bit less flakey. He was a career 122-78 pitcher, 4.00 ERA and a WHIP of 1.32. He has one All Star appearance and once was voted 9th in MVP voting. He actually threw two no hitters. and his overall record puts him in the top 100 pitchers of all time as far as winning percentage goes. He was also one of the most charismatic players on those popular Dodgers teams of the late 40′s and 50′s.
Current NFL Comparison: Freddy Garcia or Matt Morris
Any Current Certified Autographs Available: There are a few of his signature cards available, most going between $5-$15 on eBay, below are two I found during a search.
That’s a great looking signature!
Oisk! Awesome sig, dude! I’ve got a certified auto of his and this one’s much better.
I know this is an old post and that you probably won’t read it, but what the hell? I just stumbled upon this blog and can’t wait ’til Monday to send some cards out to retired players that you have posted on here. I’m deffinitely hitting up The Bird and The Duke. Here’s my experience with Oisk. http://autocards.blogspot.com/2008/08/1955-bowman.html