Lot Essay
Roberts Major League leading (28) wins during the 1952 season ranks as the highest single season total of his career. Ball used at Ebbets Field vs. the Brooklyn Dodgers. Colorful hand painted and lettered baseball has game information throughout including score, win number, relevant game information, and rendering of baseball diamond (stats lettered within). Art and content wise, this is one of the finer balls within not only the 1952 run but the collection as a whole. Evident usage wear, age toning, even coat of shellac, and very minor scuffing/crazing throughout. Includes copy of a letter of provenance from the Roberts family: EX