Johnny Kucks Autographs

Johnny Kucks was a former Major League Baseball pitcher born in Hoboken, New Jersey on July 27, 1932. He started his baseball journey playing in high school before being signed by the New York Yankees in 1952 after he graduated from St. Michael's College. Kucks became a professional player in 1956 at the age of 23 when he debuted for the Yankees. He played for 8 seasons from 1955-1961 and ended his career with the Washington Senators.
During his time with the Bronx Bombers, Kucks was part of the championship team that won the World Series in 1956. In that series match, he pitched a complete game in the series-deciding Game 7 against the Brooklyn Dodgers, and only gave up 1 run in 9 innings. He took control of the game and shut down the Dodgers, which gave the Yankees the win they needed. The team went on to win two more World Series titles in 1958 and 1961, with Kucks making contributions when they won the 1958 series.
Overall, during his career, Johnny Kucks played in 202 games (156 of them starting), had 81 wins, 64 losses, a 3.56 ERA, and 845 strikeouts. Although he had several injuries throughout his professional baseball career, he remained determined and dedicated to the game. After retiring, Kucks managed a Jersey City team in the Atlantic League for three years; then, he was the head baseball coach of his alma mater St. Michael's College. He remained involved with baseball after his playing days and passed away in 2013 at the age of 80.
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Current items with a signature of Johnny Kucks

These are the most current items with a signature of Johnny Kucks that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Johnny Kucks #50 0d2	$7.77
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Johnny Kucks #50 6ks	$8.06
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Johnny Kucks #50 8d2	$8.12
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Johnny Kucks #50 n1u	$7.61
	JOHNNY KUCKS 1960 TOPPS GENUINE AUTOGRAPH HAND SIGNED BASEBAL CARD ATHLETICS	$22.90
	Johnny Kucks PSA DNA Coa Signed 1959 Topps Autograph	$44.50
	Johnny Kucks Signed 1961 Topps Kansas City Athletics Autograph	$16.00

Traded items with a signature of Johnny Kucks

The most expensive item with a signature of Johnny Kucks (Mint USA Real Picture Postcard Yankees Baseball Player Johnny Kucks Signed) was sold in June 2025 for $253.98 while the cheapest item (Johnny Kucks signed cut on a 3x5) found a new owner for $0.59 in June 2013. The month with the most items sold (17) was November 2013 with an average selling price of $10.00 for an autographed item of Johnny Kucks. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2015 with $38.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was January 2008. In average, an autographed item from Johnny Kucks is worth $7.69.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Johnny Kucks were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	1957 Topps - Johnny Kucks #185 Autographed Card VG-EX Condition - NY Yankees	$19.75
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Johnny Kucks #50 0d2	$7.77
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Johnny Kucks #50 2u3	$7.54
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Johnny Kucks #50 6ks	$8.06
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Johnny Kucks #50 8d2	$8.12
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Johnny Kucks #50 n1u	$7.61
	2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Pride of New York Johnny Kucks Auto o7m	$16.97
	Johnny Kucks ??MLB Debut 1955 New York Yankees ??Autograph⚾️⚾️	$28.98
	Johnny Kucks Autographed B&W 8x10-1950s New York Yankees Pitcher D-2013	$15.40
	Johnny Kucks New York Yankees Autographed 8x10 Photo JSA COA	$35.99
	JOHNNY KUCKS Signed Authentic AUTO Index Card YANKEES	$4.99
	JOHNNY KUCKS SIGNED AUTO 1979 TCMA DIAMOND GREATS #23 NY YANKEES GAI SLABBED	$30.19
	JOHNNY KUCKS Signed Autographed 8x10 Photo NEW YORK METS Deceased	$24.25
	Johnny Kucks Signed Original 1956 Topps New York Yankees Autograph	$25.00
	Johnny Kucks Signed Original 1960 Topps Kansas City Athletics Autograph	$16.00

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Latest News about Johnny Kucks

Obituaries of note: Walt Bellamy, Johnny Kucks, Chana Mlotek (11/05/2013): Walt Bellamy, 74, basketball player; Johnny Kucks, 81, baseball pitcher; Chana Mlotek, 91, Yiddish music archivist. Former Yankee Johnny Kucks dies (11/03/2013): Johnny Kucks, who pitched a three-hitter for the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the 1956 World Series, has died. He was 81. Former Yankees Pitcher Johnny Kucks Has Died (11/02/2013): Kucks pitched in four World Series with the Yankees from 1955-58, going 1-0 with a 1.89 ERA in eight games. Former Yankees pitcher Johnny Kucks dead at 81 (11/02/2013): SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Former New York Yankees pitcher Johnny Kucks, who clinched the 1956 World Series against Brooklyn, has died of cancer in New Jersey, his family said. He was 81. Pitcher Johnny Kucks, Yankees ’56 series hero, dies (11/01/2013): Johnny Kucks, who tossed a shutout to clinch the Yankees’ World Series Game 7 win over Brooklyn in 1956, passed away Friday. He was 80 years old. Kucks struck out...

Older News Stories about Johnny Kucks

Yankee Johnny Kucks, a Hoboken native, turns 78 years old (07/2011): Baseball DigestJohnny Kucks in 1956 Johnny Kucks, well known for being the last pitcher to face Jackie Robinson, turned 78 today. Kucks was born in Hoboken in 1933, where he learned the basics of baseball in the sport's hometown. He went...