As previously promised, here is a quick peek at some of the items from the Claude Osteen collection currently available at Lelands Auctions.
Claude Osteen was a workhorse of an starting pitcher for the Dodgers from 1965 to 1973. In that span he recorded 147 wins against 126 losses, a 3.09 ERA, 100 complete games, 34 shutouts, a 3.15 FIP and a WHIP of 1.217. In other words, he provided some needed innings and ace workmanship after the Dodgers struggled to compete following the retirement of Sandy Koufax in 1966.