(2) NICK KOBACK SIGNED PAPER CUT 1953-55 PITT PIRATES PSA/DNA CERTIFY 1935-2015

Nicholas Nicholie "Nick" Koback (July 19, 1935 – January 23, 2015) was a Russian American PRO BASEBALL player whose career spanned eight seasons, three of which were spent with the (MLB) PIRATES (1953–55). At the age of 17, Koback signed with the Pirates as a BONUS BABY out of HARTFORD PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL. He made his MLB debut WITHOUT EVER PLAYING IN THE MINORS. At the time, he was the youngest Pittsburgh Pirates player ever. During his first career start, Koback CAUGHT A COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT by Pirates PITCHER MURRAY DICKSON. Most of Koback's time with Pittsburgh was spent as a BULLPEN CATCHER. Over his three-year MLB career, Koback compiled a .121 BA with one RUN, four HITS, one TRIPLE and one BB in 16 GAMES. The majority of his playing career was spent in the MINORS. He batted and threw right-handed. During his career, he weighed 187 pounds (85 kg) and stood at 6 feet (180 cm). After retiring from baseball, Koback played PRO-AM GOLF IN CT