October Legends Closing October 29
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2016
The 1952 New York Yankees finished two games ahead of the Cleveland Indians with a 95-59 record, capturing their 19th American League pennant. In a classic seven-game series, the Yankees knocked off cross-town rival Brooklyn Dodgers to win their fourth consecutive World Series.
This Official American William Harridge baseball has been signed by twenty-five members of that historic team. On the sweet spot are the signatures of Hall of Famer Phil Rizzuto and Vic Raschi. The north panel has the signatures of Tom Gorman, Jim Brideweser, Jim McDonald, Joe Ostrowski, Charlie Silvera, Joe Collins, Hall of Famer Yogi Berra, and Bob Kuzava. The south panel has Gene Woodling, Gil McDougald, Kal Segrist, Hank Bauer, and Ed Lopat. The west panel has Ralph Houk, Allie Reynolds, Billy Martin Johnny Sain, Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, and Tom Morgan. The east panel has the signatures of Bill Miller, Hall of Famer Johnny Mize, Bobby Hogue, and Irv Noren. This ball is slightly toned, presenting a cream-colored look and the signatures have been signed in blue fountain pen. This multi-signed baseball comes with a full LOA from JSA (Y10068).