Don Kessinger Autographs
Don Kessinger is a former Major League Baseball player, coach, and manager. Born on July 17, 1942, in Forrest City, Arkansas, Kessinger played shortstop and second base during his 16 seasons in the majors. Kessinger is best known for his time with the Chicago Cubs, where he spent 11 seasons and was a two-time All-Star. Kessinger was also a Gold Glove winner for his defensive prowess at shortstop.
Kessinger was signed by the Chicago Cubs in 1964, and he made his Major League debut the following year. He quickly established himself as a reliable infielder, and in 1968, he was named an All-Star for the first time. Kessinger was known for his strong arm, quick reflexes, and excellent range, which helped him make plays that other infielders could only dream of. He was also a solid hitter, finishing his career with a .252 batting average, 14 home runs, and 527 runs batted in.
After retiring as a player in 1979, Kessinger went on to have a successful coaching and managing career. He served as a coach for the Chicago White Sox, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Houston Astros before returning to the Cubs as a manager in 1991. Kessinger led the Cubs for parts of two seasons before being fired in July 1992. Overall, Don Kessinger is remembered as one of the best defensive shortstops of his time and as a valuable member of the Chicago Cubs organization.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Don Kessinger (DON KESSINGER SIGNED GAME USED H&B K48 (1977-79) *PSA GU 8.5!* 1969 CUBS 6X ASG) was sold in October 2024 for $479.95 while the cheapest item (DON KESSINGER AUTOGRAPHED 8X10 PICTURE CUBS) found a new owner for $0.01 in July 2010. The month with the most items sold (26) was April 2025 with an average selling price of $13.23 for an autographed item of Don Kessinger. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2012 with $53.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was September 2011. In average, an autographed item from Don Kessinger is worth $8.79.
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Latest News about Don Kessinger
Nichol Kessinger, Chris Watts’ Mistress, Will Reportedly Be Placed In Federal Wi (12/17/2018): Nichol Kessinger, the mistress of Chris Watts — who brutally murdered his pregnant wife and two children — will reportedly be placed in a witness protection program, Radar Online ... Former Cubs shortstop Don Kessinger ill, will miss Ernie Banks' funeral (01/29/2015): Former Cubs shortstop Don Kessinger remembers teammate Ernie Banks as "the greatest ambassador for baseball and a terrific teammate and friend."
