NASA Astronaut (deceased) Manley Lanier "Sonny" Carter was such a huge LA Dodgers fan, that the Astronaut Office pitched in to buy him a week at LA Dodgers Fantasy Camp in Vero Beach, FL in 1988.
Selected by NASA in May 1984, Carter became an astronaut in June 1985, qualified for assignment as a mission specialist on future Space Shuttle flight crews. Carter was assigned as Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Representative for the Mission Development Branch of the Astronaut Office when selected to the crew of STS-33. The STS-33 crew launched, at night, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on November 22, 1989, aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission carried Department of Defense payloads and other secondary payloads. After 79 orbits of the earth, this five-day mission concluded on November 27, 1989 with a hard surface landing on Runway 04 at Edwards Air Force Base, California. With the completion of his first mission, Carter logged 120 hours in space.
No one has to explain the legend of "The Duke of Flatbush" Duke Snider, the 8-time All-Star and 2-time World Series Champion, and Sandy Koufax, the 7-time All-Star and 4-time World Series Champion, 3-time Cy Young Award winner, 1963 NL MVP, pitcher of 4 No-Hitters, and 1 perfect game!
What a great opportunity to own the genuine autographs of 2 of the greatest Dodgers to ever wear the uniform, and a great American NASA Astronaut!
Program shows moderate toning due to its age, and has fold impressions, but all 3 autographs are strong in blue ballpoint pen. Certified by JSA.