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Lot 573
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Lot Number: 573
Description: Exceedingly scarce Martin Dihigo playing days single signed baseball c.1938. Wilson Official American Association baseball has been signed across the sweetspot, "Afectuosamente, Martin Dihigo Llamos." On the panel above he had inscribed the ball with a sentiment (roughly translated to read "To My Old Friend" with recipient's name) and "Stadium Tropical, Dec 18 de 1938." Period fountain pen signature rates 7 to 8 out of 10. Ball displays mild even toning with a hint of scattered surface wear (mentioned for sake of accuracy) and retains generally bold League stampings. As his Hall of Fame plaque notates, "Dihigo was perhaps the most versatile player in baseball history...Playing in the Mexican League in 1938, he went 18-2 and led the league with a 0.90 ERA, while also winning the batting crown with a .387 mark." The only playing days, single signed Dihigo baseball that we are aware of and likely a singular opportunity to obtain such an example. Includes full LOA from JSA: Ball EX, Sig. EX-EX/MTEstimated Price Range: ($5,000-$10,000)
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