Spring 2005 - Item detail

1941 New York Giants Team-Signed Baseball

Sold For:
$1,856
Year:
1941
Auction:
2005 Spring
Lot #:
469
Category:
Autographed Baseballs/Flats/Photos
Official American League (Frick) baseball signed by twenty-six members of the 1941 New York Giants in strong black ink: Mel Ott ("9"), Gabby Hartnett ("8"), Carl Hubbell ("7"), Bill Terry ("5"), Whitey Whitehead, Odell Hale, Bill McGee, Frank Demaree, Cliff Melton, John Wittig, Bill Lohrman, Johnny Rucker, Ace Adams, Ken O'Dea, Jack Aragon, Bob Carpenter, Harry Danning, Walter Brown (Jumbo), Hal Schumacher, Joe Moore, Dick Bartell, Billy Jurges, Morrie Arnovich, Bob Bowman, Joe Orengo, and Babe Young. The signatures range in grade from "5" to "9," averaging "7+." The ball has a very a light protective shellac and is in Very Good to Excellent condition. LOAs from Mike Gutierrez/GAI and James Spence & Steve Grad/PSA DNA. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,000/$1,500. SOLD FOR $1,856.00