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Lot 638
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Lot Number: 638
Description: 1928 New York Yankees team signed baseball (World Series Champions). Reach red and blue stitched E.S. Barnard Official American League baseball has been signed by (17) including Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Combs, Hoyt, Pennock, Thomas, Durst, Zachary, Paschal, Dugan, Grabowski, Moore, Meusel, Koenig, Robertson, and Johnson. Period fountain pen signatures rate 6/7 to 8 out of 10, averaging 7/8 to 8. Ball displays mild even toning with a hint of light scattered surface wear and has "1928" year identifier written on. Following a fabled campaign in 1927, the 1928 Yankees became the first team to sweep back-to-back World Series with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals in just (4) games. Playing through injury, Ruth hit .625 including a Game (4) performance highlighted by three home runs and Gehrig displayed his usual prowess driving in as many runs by himself as the entire Cardinals team managed all in. Desirable Championship team ball dating to the heart of their most storied era. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Ball EX-EX/MT, Sigs. EX/MT-NMEstimated Price Range: ($7,000-$10,000)
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