2017 October Legends Closing November 11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/12/2017
Presented here is a collection of 10 baseballs signed by Hall of Fame executives, managers, and umpires. The first ball, an Official National League Leonard S. Coleman baseball, has been signed by Tommy Lasorda in blue pen across the sweet spot. It comes with a COA from PSA/DNA, who have graded the autograph a NM-MT 9 and the ball a 7, for an overall grade of 8 (81698567).
The next three balls are all Official Major League Allan H. Selig baseballs. The first has been signed across the sweet spot in black pen by Marvin Miller. Miller, the longtime head of the MLBPA, is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in baseball, negotiating the first ever collective bargaining agreement on behalf of the Players Union with the owners and eradicated the reserve clause. This item comes with a JSA STICKER ONLY (F45688). The next ball has been signed by Doug Harvey, a former Major League umpire. Harvey signed the ball in black pen on the sweet spot, inscribing “HOF 2010” below his signature. This item comes with a COA from JSA (F06087). The final Selig baseball bears the signature of Pat Gillick across the sweet spot in blue pen. Gillick added the inscription “HOF 2011”, and the baseball bears the stamped logo of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This item comes with a COA from PSA/DNA (4A03455).
The next two baseballs are both Official American League Bobby Brown orbs. The first has been signed by Bowie Kuhn, the former Commissioner of Baseball. Kuhn signed the sweet spot in black marker. This item comes with a LOA from JSA (B63745). The next baseball has been signed by Dick Williams on the sweet spot in black marker. This item comes with a JSA STICKER ONLY (C12229).
The next two balls are both Official American League Gene A. Budig balls. The first has been signed Earl Weaver in black pen on the sweet spot. He added the inscription “HOF 96”. This item comes with a PSA/DNA STICKER ONLY (F15774). The second baseball has been signed on the sweet spot by Lee MacPhail in black pen. He added the inscription “NYY GM ’67-‘73”. This item comes with a COA from JSA (S87314).
Next are two Official National League William D. White baseballs. The first has been signed on the sweet spot by Whitey Herzog in black pen. This item comes with a COA from JSA (E77457). The second White baseball has been signed by Hall of Fame umpire Al Barlick, who signed his name on the sweet spot in black pen. He inscribed “H.O.F. 1989” underneath his signature. This item comes with a COA from JSA (S87313).