The 1976 All-Star game was played at Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia before a huge crowd in celebration of the nation's bicentennial. President Gerald Ford was on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The lot includes an unused Feeney National League baseball signed on a side panel by President Ford in black ink rating 8 out of 10. Also included is a black and white 8"x10" photo picturing the President in the American League locker room with Munson and others. The photo is secretarially signed "Gerald Ford" with pre-printed "To Thurman Munson, With Best Wishes" salutation. Based on the fact that the National League batted first, we believe the offered ball may have been thrown by the President to Thurman Munson (American League starting catcher) for the ceremonial first pitch. Very fine historical baseball with impeccable provenance. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA for baseball (8 NM-MT) along with letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM-NM/MT