Third-generation brewing magnate August "Gussie" Busch owned the St. Louis Cardinals from 1953 until his death in 1989. This very tough and early single-signed Official League ball was signed on July 6, 1974, with handwritten date on the label by the original owner from whom we obtained it. There is a slight smudge on the "B" but otherwise it is in NM condition. Comes with a PSA LOA. The Busch name remains on the facade of the Redbirds' stadium. He was the grandson of Adolphus Busch, who founded the company.