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Lot 531
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Lot Number: 531
Description: Exceptional Chief Bender single signed baseball. Red and black stitched "Official National League" baseball having "America" manufacturers stamping which takes the form of an Eagle has been signed on the side panel, "Chief Bender." Vintage black ink signature rates 8/9 out of 10 with a slight imperfection to the "f" mentioned purely for the sake of accuracy. Ball itself is as close to "as new" as we have encountered given its vintage, displays literally no flaw worthy of mentioning and the slightest hint of even toning. Bender enjoyed a lengthy career in baseball, primarily as a starting pitcher for Connie Mack and the Athletics from 1903 to 1914, a brief jump to the Federal League for the 1915 season, and then played with the Phillies in 1916 and 1917. Along the way he was part of (3) World Championship teams, pitched a no-hitter in 1910, and earned the universal respect of players throughout the game. Ball includes it's original box (GD-VG) which indicates production in Mexico, brief letter detailing the history from the family of the original recipient, and full LOA from JSA: Overall EX/MT-NMEstimated Price Range: ($5,000-$10,000)
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