Autograph Of The Week : Clyde Vollmer

On May 31, 1942, Clyde Vollmer stepped up to the plate for the first time ever in his career. On the very first pitch he saw, Vollmer hit a home run and became one of only a handful of National League players to ever accomplish this feat.

"Indescribable." - Clyde Vollmer
Autograph of the Week

5th Week of May Recipient

Clyde Vollmer Autograph

Card
1986 Bowman

Card Number
91

Pen
Blue Ballpoint

Notes
Reprint of 1951 Bowman.

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Do you know who else has accomplished this incredible feat of first game - first pitch - home run?

A little over forty National League players have hit a home run in their first at-bat which makes it nearly five times rarer than a no-hit game!

Clyde Vollmer played outfield from 1942 to 1954 with the Cincinnati Reds, Washington Senators, and Boston Red Sox!