Object Details
associated institution
New York Yankees
signer
Ruth, Babe
Gehrig, Lou
Dempsey, Jack
Description
Baseball signed by the 1931 New York Yankees. That season the Yankees finished 94-59, 2nd in the American League. The ball is also signed by American boxing legend Jack Dempsey (1895-1983).
Autographs include Jack Dempsey; Babe Ruth; Lou Gehrig; Tony Lazzeri; Lyn Lary; Joe Sewell; Earle Combs; Ben Chapman; Bill Dickey; Samuel Byrd; Jimmie Reese; Lefty Gomez; Red Ruffing; Hank Johnson; Herb Pennock; George Pipgras; Ed Wells; Roy Sherid.
(The ball has been incorrectly marked by a collector as having been from 1934. However, the ball is signed by Roy Sherid, whose last year as a Yankee was 1931. Among the other players who signed, Jimmie Reese, Herb Pennock, George Pipgrass and Ed Wells were not on the team in 1934. )
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1931
ID Number
CL.310547.122
accession number
310547
catalog number
310547.122
Object Name
baseball
autographed baseball
baseball, autographed
Physical Description
cork (overall material)
wool (overall material)
horsehide (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 in; 7.62 cm
place made
United States: Connecticut, Hartford
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Autographed Baseballs
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Baseball
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_748894