Object Details
signer
Clemente, Roberto
associated institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
signer
Mazeroski, Bill
Groat, Dick
Friend, Bob
maker
Spalding
Description
Baseball signed by the 1960 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. That season the Pirates won the National League with a record of 95-59. They defeated the New York Yankees in the World Series 4 games to 3.
Autographs include Bill Mazeroski; Don Hoak; Elroy Face; Dick Groat; Hal Smith; Vinegar Blend Mizell; Harvey Haddix; Smoky Burgess; Bob Skinner; Bill Virdon; Dick Stuart; Roberto Clemente; Bob Friend; Vern Law.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Edwin A. Rowlands
date made
1960
ID Number
1983.0347.03
accession number
1983.0347
catalog number
1983.0347.03
Object Name
autographed baseball
Physical Description
cushioned cork (overall material)
wool (overall material)
horsehide (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 in; 7.62 cm
place made
United States
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport or game
Baseball
level of sport
Professional
web subject
Sports
Subject
Autographs
world series
related event
World Series
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_679468