Pittsburgh Pirates team-signed baseball dating from Ralph Kiner's rookie season. The official National League (Frick) ball has been signed in blue ink by the following twenty-three members of the 1946 Pittsburgh Pirates: Kiner, Lopez, Elliott, Gustine (sweet spot), Sewell, Fletcher, Gerheauser, Van Robays, Ostermueller (twice), Davis (coach), Strincevich, Russell, Camelli, Hallett, Heintzelman, Bahr, Albosta, Whitehead, Lanning, Baker, Salkeld, Workman, and Cox. The notation "46 Pirates" is written in red ink on a side panel. Signatures average 8/10. The ball has been coated with a light layer of protective shellac and is otherwise in Excellent condition.