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Lot 794
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Lot Number: 794
Description: 1927 New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates auto. World Series baseball. Heydler NL ball presents a combination of Yankees and Pirates signatures that were almost certainly obtained at Forbes Field on October 5th or 6th of 1927 in the course of that historic World Series. There are many key names among the (29) autographs, the majority of which are Yankees including Ruth, Gehrig, Giard, Combs, Lazzeri, Huggins, Meusel, Durst, Bengough, Pascal, Collins, Moore, Grabowski and others. Among the Pirates signatures are Cuyler, L. Waner, P. Waner, Smith, Harris and Groh. Of note is the fact that Heinie Groh finished his 16-year Major League career with a 14 game stint for the Pirates in 1927, with his last at bat coming in a lone appearance in the 1927 World Series. The signatures range from 2-5 out of 10 with Ruth and Gehrig among the most legible. The ball itself shows moderate soiling and a couple of impact markings indicative of game use. The ball's type, usage characteristics, and combination of signatures contribute to the likelihood that it was actually used in a Series game. Many teams have dominated their respective leagues over the course of baseball history, but few have been able to totally demoralize their competition as the Yankees did in 1927. Their lineup, appropriately dubbed "Murderer's Row," featured five .300 hitters. Among their ranks were the league leaders in virtually every offensive category. As a team, the Bronx Bombers totaled over 100 more home runs than any other team and posted league highs with a .307 batting average and an amazing .489 slugging percentage. Their sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1927 World Series represented the culmination of the most prolific season played by any team in baseball history. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: GD-EX
Estimated Price: ($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
