Hal Newhouser – Autographed Color Photograph

Detroit Tigers – “Prince Hal” – Hall of Fame 1992

This beautiful color photograph features Hal Newhouser in his Detroit Tigers road uniform, posed mid-delivery on the field under the Florida sun — likely during spring training. The image captures his focused intensity and classic left-handed pitching form.

Signed boldly across the lower center in blue ink, the autograph is crisp and well-placed, standing out clearly against the light-toned uniform.

About Hal Newhouser:

• Full Name: Harold Newhouser

• Nickname: “Prince Hal”

• Born: May 20, 1921 — Died: November 10, 1998

• Teams: Detroit Tigers (1939–1953), Cleveland Indians (1954–1955)

• Position: Pitcher (LHP)

• Hall of Fame Induction: 1992

Career Highlights:

• 2× AL MVP (1944, 1945) — one of only three pitchers in history to win consecutive MVP Awards.

• 6× All-Star

• 1945 World Series Champion

• 207 Career Wins, 2.99 ERA, 1,796 Strikeouts

• Led the American League in Wins four straight seasons (1944–1947).

• Known for overpowering stuff and unmatched dominance during the World War II and immediate postwar years.

Details:

• Photo Type: Color, 8" × 10" (approx.)

• Signature: Blue felt-tip pen

• Condition: Excellent – vivid colors, clean surface, strong autograph contrast

• Era Depicted: Mid-1940s (Detroit Tigers)

Collector’s Notes:

Hal Newhouser’s autograph remains a key piece in any Detroit Tigers or Hall of Fame Pitchers collection. His back-to-back MVP seasons and wartime dominance make him one of the most historically significant pitchers of the era.