MEARS Auction #24, Ends March 26th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #1094:

1963-64 Houston Colt 45s Team-Signed Baseball Inc. 31 Sigs. With Rare Jim Umbricht - JSA

The Houston Colt 45s' would eventually become the Astros once the Astrodome was christened. This baseball is signed by the '63 Colt 45s because of the inclusion of Jim Umbricht. The pitcher succumbed to cancer before the '64 season began. Umbricht signed this orb in ballpoint ink, as did 30 of his teammates.

Those who signed include: Ken Johnson, Rusty Staub, Bob Aspromonte, Ernie Fazio, Don McMahon, Cot Deal, Harry Craft, Hal Brown, Don Nottebart, Al Spangler, Umbricht, John Bateman, Dave Adlesh, Bob Green, Bob Lillis, Carl Warwick, Hal Woodeshick, Chris Zachary, Jim Wynn, Dick Drott, Pete Runnels, Jim Adair and more.

b0164

(JSA Auction Letter)