Each of these man played for the Milwaukee Braves at one time or another. Many of the men who signed ONL or OML baseballs played on the '57 championship team. Included are:
1 - This baseball was signed by Milwaukee Braves, Washington Senators and Philadelphia Phillies utility infielder Bobby Malkmus. Autographed on the ball's sweet spot in blue pen, Malkmus also inscribed "John 3:16" and "57 Braves" (the World Series Champion team he was part of) below his signature. Light blemishes and scratches are evident on multiple parts of the ball. NM-MT condition.
2 - This baseball is signed by former Milwaukee Braves and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Frank Torre. The 7-year pro's blue pen signature appears on the ball's sweet spot along with the inscription "57 Braves," also written by Torre. MINT condition.
3 - Offered is an official National League baseball signed by former Milwaukee Braves player Felix Mantilla. The ball is in nice condition with some light toning/staining and is signed beautifully across the sweet spot in blue pen with the inscription "57 World Champs" as well. The autograph has a slight smudge in the letter "m" of Mantilla.
4 - The sweet spot of this ball is signed in blue pen by former Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers pitcher George Susce, who played five seasons in the Major Leagues (1955-59). Susce, who died earlier this year, is the son of a former Browns, Tigers, Indians and Pirates catcher also named George Susce.
5 - Offered is an official National League baseball signed by former Milwaukee Braves pitcher Don Nottebart. The baseball is in good condition with some slight toning and is signed across the front in black pen. The signature has faded due to age and started to yellow as well.
6 - Carlton Willey signed ONL (Coleman) baseball. The hurler inscribed "1958 SHO leader."
7 - This baseball is signed by former Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds infielder Denis Menke. The 2-time All-Star autographed the sweet spot of the ball in blue pen. Below his insignia, Menke inscribed "1962-1965 MILWAUKEE BRAVES". MINT condition. JSA auction letter included.
8 - This baseball is signed by former Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves and Detroit Tigers second baseman Jack Dittmer. The 6-year pro signed the ball's sweet spot with blue pen. There are some small blemishes (yellowing) evident throughout the ball. The item comes in a square plastic protective case.
9 - Offered is a signed official National Baseball of former Milwaukee Braves pitcher Charlie Gorin. the ball is in great condition and is signed on the side panel boldly in black pen by Gorin.
00953
(JSA Auction Letter)