August 9, 2012: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2012
An enterprising collector back in 1991 put together this handsome historical artifact, compiling signatures mostly linked to Ted Williams remarkable .406 batting mark in 1941 and the iconic 56-game hitting streak by his archrival Joe DiMaggio that same tumultuous year. The ball shows only slight yellowing and staining and boasts autographs that range from 6/10 to 8/10, including a standout Ted Williams on the sweet spot and a Joe DiMaggio on another panel. The rest of the lineup includes DiMaggio’s brothers Dom and Vince, Bobby Doerr, Carl Yastrzemski, Boo Ferriss, Frank Malzone, Joe Dobson, Tex Hughson, Charlie Wagner, Johnny Pesky, Mace Brown, Leon Culberson and Ed McGah. Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
1991 .406 & 56-Game Hit Streak 50th Annivesary Signed Baseball (15 Signatures) (PSA/DNA)
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