The greatest catcher of the 1970's, and the first player to be named Captain of the New York Yankees since Lou Gehrig. His tragic death in 1979 brought the entire Yankee team to Canton, Ohio in order to attend his funeral. Official American League baseball (MacPhail) boasts a well executed black ink signature (7-8 / 10 in strength) penned beautifully on the sweet spot. Circa 1975 baseball is Mint. LOA.