Vintage Rarities VI | April 2012 Sports Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on:
4/26/2012
Ty Cobb Autographed Hall of Fame Baseball | 1957 Multi-Signed Ball w/15 Signatures
Fantastic Hall of Fame induction which dates to 1957 and include 15 signatures. Both Joe McCarthy and Sam Crawford were inducted that year, and Joe even added '1957' in his own hand following the signature. Additional autographs include the great Ty Cobb, Frank Baker, Ray Schalk, Cal Hubbard, Casey Stengel, Frank Frisch, Ford Frick, Mrs. Lou Gehrig, Mrs. Christy Mathewson, and a few more.
The ball is a Harwood brand in excellent condition that was shellacked after receiving the autographs. The autographs range in quality with the Cobb standing out ('8') as the key figure on this ball. Our consignor, who grew up in the Cooperstown area, is the original owner and received all the signatures in person on induction day in 1957. Few Hall of Fame induction balls possess this kind of provenance and we are extremely pleased to offer this ball at auction for the first time.
Accompanied by a Full Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from James Spence Authentication (JSA).
Ty Cobb Autographed Multi Signed Hall of Fame Baseball | c. 1957
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