BABE RUTH & GEHRIG SIGNED 1927 YANKEES BALL JSA PSA/DNA JSA Certification #B82505 PSA/DNA Certification #J86681 Many teams have dominated their respective leagues over the course of baseball history, but few have been able to totally demoralize their competition like the Yankees did in 1927. Their lineup, appropriately dubbed "Murderer's Row," featured five .300 hitters. Among their ranks were the league leaders in virtually every offensive category. As a team, the Bronx Bombers totaled over 100 more home runs than any other team and posted league highs with a .307 batting average and an amazing .489 slugging percentage. Their sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1927 World Series represented the culmination of the most prolific season played by any team in baseball history. Originating during that historic series, this OAL (Ban Johnson) ball presents a combination of signatures that were almost certainly obtained during the World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 7th of 1927. There are 4 sigs on this ball Ruth, Gehrig, Herb Pennock and umpire Dick Nalin. The facts are as listed. Dick Nalin was an umpire for 17 years in the American league. He knew the significance of the '27 Yanks and the History of the Game. His 4 World series he umpired were 1919 Blacksox, 1923 opening of Yankee Stadium, 1927 Murders Row and the 1932 Called Shot. It is likely he obtained this ball and sigs. The ball itself is in good to vg condition with light soiling and wear consisted with game use. Ruth signed over a scuff on the Sweet spot which you do not see often. The ball is dated to 1927 only, by Jimmy Spence. You can also see the similarities in the signatures to the other '27 Yankee ball I have on ebay, signed 2 - 4 days earlier. Game 3 was a stage for Herb Pennock who is seen on balls much less than Ruth and Gehrig as he won game 3 8-1. The ball's type, usage characteristics, and combination of signatures lend a high probability that it was actually used in a Series game. Signatures range from 1/10 to 6/10. This is a one-of-a-kind artifact from the absolute pinnacle of Yankee dominance. Full LOA by PSA/DNA and JSA
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James J. Spence Jr. James Spence has the universal respect and approval of auctioneers, dealers, and collectors worldwide with his accurate authentication expertise. A third generation autograph collector, his knowledge and exposure has its roots in over thirty years of hobby experience. Spence is a 1982 graduate from <></>Iona College of New York with a double major in International Business and French. A New Jersey native, he has opined for virtually every major auction house in the country. World renown auction houses including , , , , , , , and many others employ the services of James Spence to insure the legitimacy and affirm the value of their autographed offerings. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of the Treasury (IRS) have depended on Spence as their sports authentication adviser and asked for his assistance during past investigations. Law enforcement and insurance carriers have placed their trust in Spence to assist in their analysis. Mr. Spence has successfully completed certification in Forensic Document Examination. Dealers have also relied on his knowledge, experience and integrity for some of the highest valued, historically significant and rarest signed artifacts in existence. Countless collectors have sought the reassurance that their investments will retain marketability when the time is right to divest of their holdings. It has long been the industry's choice to secure a James Spence Authentication Letter of Authenticity. <></> Note: Please check to confirm this item at on the James Spence Authenticated database. |
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