This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/23/2019
The 1941 New York Yankees won their 12th American League pennant by a large margin of 17 games over the Red Sox. MVP Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak captivated the nation as the Yanks finishing with 101 wins in the regular season and went on to take the World Series in five games over the Brooklyn Dodgers. It marked their fifth title in six years.
This nice '41 team ball holds 29 signatures including Hall of Famers DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Red Ruffing (SS), Phil Rizzuto, Joe Gordon, Lefty Gomez and Earle Combs (signed twice). Lightly toned ball with faint coat of shellac notated "Yankees 1941 World Champions" in unknown hand on OAL (Harridge) manufacturer stamp. Blue ink autographs range mostly 5-6/10. Note: McCarthy, Fletcher and Schulte signatures are deemed Clubhouse. Accompanied by a full LOA from PSA/DNA (AG07318).