1954 Harry Agganis First Hit Opening Day Fenway Park Ticket Pass Boston Red Sox
Valid April 11,1954 Harry Agganis First Hit Opening Day Fenway Park, Harry got a triple in 6-1 win. Ticket Pass .
Boston University All-American quarterback Harry Agganis was drafted by the Cleveland Browns as the successor to the legendary Otto Graham. But the Boston Red Sox offered more on their contract, and Agganis was groomed to play first base for the Sox. After his first year in Louisville, where he drove in more than 100 runs, Agganis was set to start his first game on April 15, 1954 at Fenway Park. On Opening Day in Philadelphia two days prior, he had pinch hit late in the game for his first plate appearance. But on this day, he was the starting first baseman and went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI. Sadly the career of Harry Agganis was cut short when he took ill during the 1955 season and passed away from pulmonary embolism on June 27, 1955. He was only 26 years old. This is an original ticket stub from the first game Harry Agganis started at Fenway Park on April 15, 1954. It is also the stub from his first of only 135 career hits. The condition is very good with light handling but no creasing.
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Conditionvg-Size 3 X 2. Annual pass. Extends the courtesy of all its grounds. Back has conditions of add for Filene's Basment.
Harry Agganis, "The Golden Greek" popular first baseman for 1954 and 55 Boston Red Sox. Local Hero, one of Bostons's favorite sports stars from Lynn Ma. All American Football player from Boston University who named an arena after him. An All-American Fullback, punter and quarterback. he could do it all. lead American League first basemen in assists 1954. Died suddenly in the prime of his life before the 1955 All-Star break after developing pneumonia.
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