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Lot # 792: Official National League Baseball with John K. Tener as President

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Summer 2016 Catalog",
which ran from 5/17/2016 9:00 AM to
6/17/2016 9:00 PM



This ball is something of a mystery. It contains the official National League stamp of John K. Tener, who was league president from 1913-18, however, it is our belief that this ball was made after that period. The stampings are near perfect with "Official National League" and "Patented August 31-1909" on the sweet spot and it has correct Splading logos also with faded "John K. Tener" stamp in red on a side panel. Despite the markings, we think that it was issued later, possibly in the 1950s, based on the leather and stitching. Still, it remains a wonderful example that is in NRMT condition, other than the faded stamp and a design in pen opposite the sweet spot labeling.

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