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Lot Number: 710
Description: 1976 ALCS Home Run Baseball hit by Chris Chambliss. Light to moderately soiled Lee MacPhail American League ball hit by Chambliss to win the 1976 American League Championship Series. Ball displays appropriate Spalding manufacturer stampings below the sweet spot with MacPhail facsimile signature stamping above. Evident use is visible throughout the ball including an area on one side panel which appears to display an impression likely caused by either hitting the bat or upon its landing over the right field fence. Inscribed on side panel by Chambliss in black flair pen, "1976 Playoff Home Run Ball Oct 14, 1976 Royals vs. Yanks". Unlike jerseys or bats which were used by players during significant baseball milestone moments, it is the baseballs themselves which are all too often lost to history. This is especially prevalent with milestones that occurred before the era of collecting beginning in the 1980s as fans and collectors alike began better preserving and documenting related items. Fortunately, in the case of the Chambliss home run the ball landed just beyond the right field fence and before the seating area where there was an assembly of stadium security and police due to the previous unruly fan activity and in preparation for any Yankees win celebration. As evidenced on numerous videos from the period a uniformed policeman reaches down to retrieve the ball itself who later presented it to Chris Chambliss. As referenced in the catalogue preface for the bat and ball as well in the description for the Chambliss home run bat, this particular home run ranks as one of the greatest moments in the history of Major League postseason play. The ball itself represents one of the scant few examples of its type to have originated from a primary source. Additionally, this home run baseball presents as one of the most significant in the history of the New York Yankees franchise and their unparalleled legacy within the game of baseball. Truly unique and highly important piece of baseball history to which we are honored to offer to the collecting public. Includes LOA from JSA (ball dating) and notarized letter of provenance from Chris Chambliss chronicling the history of the 1976 ALCS Home Run baseball including the circumstances by which he obtained the ball: EXEstimated Price Range: (Estimate Upon Request)
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