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Lot # 487: 1938 New York Yankees World Champions Team-Signed Baseball with Gehrig & DiMaggio Plus Dizzy Dean and Other Cubs Players - Signed at the World Series (PSA)

Starting Bid: $1,000.00

Bids: 22 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "2023 Spring Classic",
which ran from 4/2/2023 7:00 PM to
4/22/2023 10:00 PM



Eleven Hall of Famers on a ball dating from Gehrig's last World Series appearanceThis unique signed baseball was obtained at the 1938 World Series and features the signatures of fifteen members of the 1938 World Champion New York Yankees, eight members of their World Series opponents, the Chicago Cubs, as well as those of former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, Hall of Fame shortstop Joe Cronin, and Postmaster General James Farley. Each of the signatures has been scripted in black ink upon an official American League (Harridge) ball, grading 6/10 on average. The notation "Yankees 1938" is written in black fountain pen below McCarthy's name on the sweet spot. New York Yankees Signatures: Gehrig, McCarthy (Mgr., sweet spot), DiMaggio, Ruffing, Gomez, Dickey, Gordon, Rolfe, Knickerbocker, Selkirk, Murphy, Chandler, Sundra, Crosetti, and Pearson. Chicago Cubs Signatures: Dean, Lazzeri, Hartnett, Bryant, Marty, Hack, Cavaretta, and Colliins. 1938 marked Lou Gehrig's last full season, as well as the third of an eventual four consecutive World Championships for the Yankees. The ball displays light toning and remains in Excellent condition. Full LOA from PSA.

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