Lot # 2235: Extremely Rare 1919 Cincinnati Reds (vs. Chicago White Sox) World Series Game 8 Ticket Stub - PSA

Presented is an appealing example of the extremely rare and historically significant ticket stub from Game 8 of the infamous 1919 World Series between the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds, held at Comiskey Park in Chicago on October 9. This is a great rarity when it comes to World Series tickets of the era and this stub is naturally one of the most sought-after. Encapsulated and certified as "Authentic" by PSA. This is one of just seven examples listed in the PSA Population Report and only the second we have ever offered (graded or otherwise). The first example we offered in our Summer 2021 auction, a PSA GOOD 2, realized $48,000. The Reds won Game 8 by a score of 10-5. Rumor has it that White Sox starting pitcher Lefty Williams, who was knocked out in the first inning after giving up four runs, was told by certain interested parties that neither he nor his wife would live past the night should the Reds win the game. This ticket stub is highly prized by both World Series ticket and 1919 "Black Sox" scandal collectors today. The ticket stub (1-3/8 x 3 inches) has heavy edge wear and a slightly irregular hand cut along the bottom edge. The 1919 World Series is still the most famous and talked-about World Series in baseball history. As such, all tickets from the Series have a historical significance and appeal that transcends ticket collecting.