1939

Reach W. Harridge Official American League baseball has been signed by 22 including Lou Gehrig, Red Ruffing, Earle Combs, Joe Gordon, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Red Rolfe, Tommy Henrich, and others. Joe DiMaggio is clubhouse. All are done in period fountain pen rating an average 7 out of 10 or slightly better. Ball displays toning/soiling along with some use and it appears that a clear coat was applied. Although the Yankees won their fourth consecutive World Series title in 1939, the season ended on a somber note. Lou Gehrig had announced in July that the disease which would come to bear his name was forcing his retirement from the game. It also marked the last time period in which he retained the ability to sign his name and, already struggling, often does not appear on material related to that season. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA: Sigs. VG-EX/MT, Ball GD-VG