Chris Pelekoudas Autographed Baseball Postcard Photo PSA COA MLB Umpire dec 84

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You are bidding on an autographed postcard  photo signed by Chris Pelekoudas, includes PSA COA...
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He began umpiring while serving as an
Army
Special Services
officer during World War II, and eventually worked his way up to the National League after stops in the
Eastern Shore
(1948),
Interstate
(1949),
Western
(1950–52) and
Pacific Coast Leagues
(1953–59).
[2]
He worked in the
World Series
in
1966
and
1972
, serving as crew chief the second time, and in the
All-Star Game
in 1961 (second game), 1967 and 1975. He also officiated in the
National League Championship Series
in
1969
and
1973
.
He is perhaps best remembered today for ordering an apparent
Hank Aaron
home run
nullified on August 18, 1965 because Aaron stepped out of the batter's box when he made contact; the umpire had warned Aaron on the previous two pitches.
[2]
As a result, Aaron's home run record eventually stood at 755, instead of 756.
Pelekoudas was also the first umpire to eject
Gaylord Perry
from a game for using an illegal greasy substance on the ball.
He was the home plate umpire when
Willie Mays
hit
four home runs
on April 30, 1961.
[3]
He was the third base umpire when
Sandy Koufax
pitched his second
no-hitter
on May 11, 1963,
[4]
and was the first base umpire for Koufax's
perfect game
on September 9, 1965.
[5]
Pelekoudas umpired in six no-hitters in all, although was never behind the plate for any of them and was, also, an umpire for the first game ever held at
Shea Stadium
on April 4, 1964.
In the 1998 book
Baseball's Golden Greeks
by Diamantis Zervos,
Jim Campanis
describes a "Greek moment" in baseball when he was batting against
Cincinnati Reds
pitcher
Milt Pappas
, with
Alex Grammas
the third base coach and Pelekoudas calling balls and strikes behind the plate.
......
Shipping and Packaging details: I ship everything with cardboard backing. Additionally, I slip all autographed photos inside sturdy photo-protective sleeves. Payment details: Typically, I ship paypal payments right away. PAYPAL is recommended. International shipping will be higher as all international orders go through the Global Shipping program.  How I obtained my autographs, and why I promise a FULL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: As a kid, from roughly the years 1965 to 1973, and later from 1974-the present, I have amassed an enormous collection of autographed sports and celebrity memorabilia. In most cases, using Jack Smalling's baseball address lists and other assorted address lists, I wrote to both active and retired baseball players, sending them letters, requests for signatures, and self-addressed-stamped envelopes. This is how I obtained thousands of autographs. I also obtained many autographs in person at area parks and hotels.In the 1980's and 1990's, I travelled the country doing shows (20 National Conventions) and would buy quantities of autographs through player signings. I have every reason to believe that all of the autographs I'm selling are absolutely authentic. I stand by every item I sell. Upon purchasing an item from me through eBay, you may return that item, in the condition in which I shipped it to you, within 14 days of receipt of that item if you are not satisfied with the item.   I am selling each item "as is", per the guarantee I've promised above. All the old time autograph dealers know me and the professional authenticators will vouch for my reputation as well. I do this on a part time basis, so sometimes emails take a day. I have worked hard for my feedback rating. The last thing I want to do is damage my credibility, so if you have legitimate concerns about any item you win from me on eBay, I'll make every effort to remedy the situation to your satisfaction. PLEASE NOTE: Most items come with certificates of authenticity from outside companies (JSA and PSA predominantly; they are the best). I have spent lots of money with third party authenticators and have had very few come back without passing. Sincerely, Joe Binder , Downers Grove, Illinois