Ed Charles Autographs
Ed Charles was a professional baseball player, born on April 29, 1933, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicknamed "The Glider," he was a third baseman who played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). Charles kicked off his baseball career in 1952 after being signed by the Boston Braves in his hometown. After three seasons, he was drafted into the military, which put his career on hold for two years. But he returned to baseball in 1957, signing with the Milwaukee Braves.
However, Charles made a name for himself in the baseball world with his stint at the New York Mets. He joined the Mets in 1967, and his performance was exceptional, leading them to the World Series the following year. For Charles, it was the pinnacle of his career as he helped the team win their first-ever championship. During his two seasons with the Mets, Charles played 174 games, batted .288, and hit 18 home runs.
Ed Charles retired from baseball in 1969, but his contribution to the sport was much more than just his on-field performance. After retiring, he worked with the Mets' community outreach program, where he impacted many lives. Charles was widely respected for his easy-going nature and humbleness. His dedication to the game and his sharp skills brought him many successes throughout his career. Ed Charles passed away on March 15, 2018, but his legacy in baseball continues to inspire generations of players and fans alike.
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Current items with a signature of Ed Charles
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Traded items with a signature of Ed Charles
The most expensive item with a signature of Ed Charles ([SIGNED][1st Ed] Charles Haanel, The Master Key System, 1919 New Thought) was sold in February 2026 for $4,999.00 while the cheapest item (Ed Charles - Signed Index Card - K C Athletics & 1969 MIracle Mets) found a new owner for $0.01 in July 2013. The month with the most items sold (13) was July 2025 with an average selling price of $13.94 for an autographed item of Ed Charles. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2026 with $85.95 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was April 2008. In average, an autographed item from Ed Charles is worth $9.97.
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Latest News about Ed Charles
INSIDE INDIANA: Ed, Charles, Hoodlebug, music ... (07/11/2014): Edward Parks, a rising opera star and native of Indiana, will return home for a performance in August to benefit the biannual Indiana County Competition for Young Musicians through the Indiana Arts Council. Ed Charles, former Allentown fair chairman, dies (06/16/2013): Charles, an automobile dealer who served 36 years at the helm of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society and its Great Allentown Fair, has died. Ed Charles, former Allentown Fair chairman, dead at 98 (06/16/2013): Longtime community, business leader instrumental in changing Allentown Fair. Edward Charles, who served 36 years at the helm of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society and its Great Allentown Fair, died Sunday morning. Ex-Met Ed Charles inspired by Jackie Robinson (04/17/2013): Jackie Robinson did more with his courage than change the National League race. Op-Ed: Charles Evans - Mental health issue is about Cumberland County having inp (11/20/2012): Recently, The Fayetteville Observer published a story headlined, "Vote about future of mental health care in Cumberland County postponed again."
Older News Stories about Ed Charles
Allentown Fairground exhibition hall to be named for Ed Charles (10/2012): Charles served from 1975 through 2011 as chairman of the executive committee of the Allentown Fair.
