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1942-1943 Boston Braves Team Signed Ball (23 Signatures) Including P. Waner, Stengel and Rookie Warren Spahn

  • Sold For: $923
  • Year: 1942
  • Auction: 2018 November
  • Lot #: 58
  • Auction Category: Autographed Baseballs/Flats/Photos

Spahnie appeared in just 4 games for the entirety of his 1942 rookie season (followed by 3 years of WWII service) and yet the then-little known benchwarmer appears here on this shellacked, medium-toned ONL (Frick) ball. Featuring "6-8" signatures and dated in an unidentified hand to 1942 and 1943. Sweet Spot: Stengel, Tony Cuccinello North Panel: Manny Salvo, Spahn ("6-7"), Al Javery, Art Johnson, P. Waner ("7-8") South Panel: Chet Ross, Lombardi, Nanny Fernandez, Frank McElyea, Johnny Sain, Mike Sandlock, Ducky Detweiler West Panel: Sibby Sisti, Tommy Holmes, Kelly, Phil Masi East Panel: Jim Tobin, Max West, Eddie Miller, Buddy Gremp, Al Roberge Full LOA from JSA.