The 1934 season was a pivotal one for the New York Yankees as it marked the last season in which Babe Ruth would wear the famed pinstripes. Under the management of Joe McCarthy, who was entering his fourth season as manager, the Yankees would battle for the pennant against the mighty Detroit Tigers. Behind the awesome combination of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri representing the old guard and young Turks Ben Chapman, Lefty Gomez and Frank Crosetti. This volatile mix of old and young won 94 games, finishing in second place behind the 101-win pennant-winning Tigers.

Offered here is a baseball that has been signed by members of both the 1934 New York Yankees and Washington Senators. Babe Ruth’s black ink signature is on the sweet spot. His signature is light but still readable. Lou Gehrig signed his name in his customary side panel location in black pen and other signatures include Hall of Famers Tony Lazzeri and Lefty Gomez, Dan MacFayden, Jack Russell, Johnny Murphy, Ben Chapman, Dixie Walker and others. This ball displays heavy toning and other abrasions. This comes with a LOA from JSA.

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