With one of the most regal sounding names in baseball history it’s funny that Grover Cleveland Alexander was simply known as “Pete” but it had to be a little confusing growing up with the same name as the President. By any name Alexander remains one of the greatest pitchers in the game, boasting a remarkable 373 wins tied for third place on the all-time list with Christy Mathewson. “Old Pete” reached the World Series three times in his 20-year career famously striking out New York Yankee Tony Lazzeri to finish the 1926 Fall Classic while reported to have still been hung-over after celebrating his previous day’s victory with a long night out on the town in New York City.

     Alexander signed this 1920’s vintage “D & M New Official League Ball” with period blue and red stitching on its sweet spot in black steel-tip fountain pen. Although the ball is slightly scuffed and stained in places, Alexander’s signature remains remarkably intact rating a solid “8-9.” All of the labeling also remains perfectly legible including a “Guaranteed 27 innings” black stamp on a side panel. This rare high-grade, visually stunning, single signed Alexander ball comes with JSA LOA certification #B87803.

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