Dick Allen
| Birthdate | 03/08/1942 |
| Death Date | |
| Debut Year | 1963 |
| Year of Induction | |
| Teams | Athletics, Cardinals, Dodgers, Phillies, White Sox |
| Positions | Center Field, Designated Hitter, First Base, Left Field, Third Base |
A 7-time All Star & 1964 Rookie of the Year, Dick Allen was the AL MVP in ’72. In 2014 he fell 1 vote shy of induction via the Veterans Committee.
In the collection:
Document calling Dick Allen up to the Major Leagues
Document calling Dick Allen up to the Major Leagues
Dick Allen was setting Triple-A on fire in 1963 with the Arkansas Travelers, finishing the campaign with 33 homers, 97 RBI, and a .289 average. His fine play was rewarded with a big league call up. This document called up Allen on August 26, 1963 for his MLB debut that happened a mere eight days later. Allen got into ten games that year before confirming he was Major League ready with an outstanding 1964 campaign — 29 homers, 91 RBI, and a .318 average.
Dick Allen signed autoball contract
Dick Allen signed autoball contract
For years in souvenir stands at MLB stadiums offered baseballs with stamped signatures of the home team. In the collection is a contract signed by Dick Allen agreeing to have his autograph appear on those balls. The terms of the contract? Allen received one cent per ball sold. The contract is dated March 15, 1955 though is more likely signed in 1965.
