The Cincinnati Reds were a little above .500 during the 1967 season. This ball is signed by 33 members of the '67 team. It does not include the autograph of 19-year old rookie Johnny Bench. The backstop only appeared in 26 games. The ball is linked to '67 because it includes Floyd Robinson, only rostered one year with the team. JSA has deemed the Pete Rose and Tommy Helms as clubhouse versions.
The signatures are bold and include: Dave Bristol, Gerry Arrigo, Art Shamsky, Ted Abernathy, Sam Ellis, Mel Queen, Jake Wood, John Edwards, Bob Lee, Deron Johnson, Leo Cardenas, Jim Maloney, Tommy Halper, Chico Ruiz, Tony Perez, Gary Nolan, Don Pavletich, Robinson, Lee May, Dick Simpson, Jack Baldschun, Don Nottebart, Milt Pappas, Vada Pinson and a few more.
b0163
(JSA Auction Letter)