Those lovable losers dropped 96 games in 1953 but there was a bright spot - Ernie Banks entered the fray. Although this ONL (Giles) ball doesn't have Banks' signature, which is acceptable as he appeared in only 10 games, it does have everyone else from the '53 team.
Those who signed this ball include: Roy Smalley, Charlie Root, Hal Jeffcoat, Ed Miksis, Phil Cavarretta, Ralph Kiner, Howie Pollet, Jim Willis, Bob Rush, Tommy Brown, Roy Johnson, Turk Low, Joe Garagiola, Bob Ramazzotti, Warren Hacker, Dee Fondy, Bill Serena, Randy Jackson, Bubba Church, Carl Sawatski, Spud Davis, Johnny Klippstein, Tom Simpson, Dutch Leonard, Paul Minner, Hank Sauer, Clyde McCullough, Ray Blades and a few more.
A JSA Auction letter will attend.
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