This Barnard Official American League Baseball is beautifully signed by the "Sultan of Swat", the "Bambino", the man who was paid more than the President of the United States because he had a better year, Babe Ruth. In 1931 Ruth backed up the bravado again batting .373 with a .700 slugging pct. and 46 homers. The Babe has signed in the managers spot (typical of the Babe's disdain for rules), and the signature rates from 8/9. The 1931 squad also featured, the "Iron Horse", Lou Gehrig whose season was pretty good too, hitting .341 and of course playing in every game. Besides these 2 legendary all time greats the toned ball also features 13 other Yankees including Bill Dickey and Tony "poosh 'em up" Lazzeri all of which rate from 8 to 9, making this ball one that will fit nicely in the best of collections.