28 members of the 1953 New York Yankees have signed this official American League baseball. They include "Mick" Mantle, "John" Mize, "Ed" Ford, Billy Martin, Ralph Houk and more. There is a light coat of shellac over Houk's signature, but nothing on the rest of the ball. Phil Rizzuto and Allie Reynolds have signed the sweet spot. Signatures rate 8.5 overall.