The Yankees were back-to-back World Series champions when the 1950 season was completed. Joe DiMaggio had such a high status that he signed the sweet spot of this OAL (Harridge) orb. Usually the manager is reserved for the sweet spot. There is a minor top coating applied to preserve the strength of these autographs. All of the ballpoint signatures are legible. The ball is linked to '50 because it includes Don Johnson and Billy Martin. They were only teammates for that one season.
Those who signed this include: DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Joe Collins, Ralph Houk, Fred Sanford, Clarence Marshall, Joe Page, Don Johnson, Gus Niarhos, Vic Raschi, Jerry Coleman, Bob Porterfield, Bill Johnson, Hank Bauer, John Lindell, Tommy Byrne, Whitey Ford, Bobby Brown, Charlie Silvera, Tommy Heinrich, Allie Reynolds, Cliff Mapes, Gene Woodling, Ed Lopat, Duane Pillete, Phil Rizzuto, Johnny Mize and a few more.
A JSA Auction LOA will attend and serve as authentication.
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