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WILLARD MULLIN.
“Let’s Go Mets.” Charcoal, pen and ink.
578x365 mm; 22
3
/
4
x14
1
/
4
inches. Depicts
disgruntled Flushing denizen after the
Mets lost their 1965 home opener to
“Those mean old bums from L.A.” while
below a Mets player throws a tantrum
anticipating the long season ahead. Printed
in theWorld Telegram. Signed lower right.
Verso contains instructions to “please rush”
the piece via Western Union telegraph
messenger. 1965.
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While an improvement over their pitiful 40 win
expansion-year season of 1962, Willard’s
prognostication proved correct as the 1965
edition barely managed a 50 win season, placing
them once again dead last in their division.
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WILLARD MULLIN.
“Mixed Emotions” * “Hark! The Feral Angel Swings.”Together, 2 drawings for TheWorld
Telegram. Charcoal, pen and ink. Each approximately 570x365 mm; 22x14 inches. New
York, 1965.
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Depicts newly-minted NewYork Yankees Manager Johnny Keane during his unsuccessful inaugural
season in NewYork after coming off aWorld Series victory with the St. Louis Cardinals (pictured with
both hats); and Los Angeles Angels skipper Bill Rigney on the eve of his teams visit toYankee Stadium.
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