ADDENDUM: THE "LITTLE WORLD SERIES" WAS CALLED THE "JUNIOR WORLD SERIES" STARTING IN 1932.
Official International League (Shaughnessy) baseball signed by 22 members of the 1946 "Junior World Series" Champion Montreal Royals, including legendary Hall of Famer and future Brooklyn Dodger star Jackie Robinson. Signatures are: Al Campanis, Ben Cardoni, Curt Davis, Red Durrett, Charles Ferrell, Bob Fontaine, Herman Franks (SS), John Gabbard, Clay Hopper (Mgr.)(SS), Dixie Howell, Spider Jorgensen, Chet Kehn, Frank Laga, Glen Moulder, Steve Nagy, Earl Naylor, Marv Rackley, Lew Riggs (2), Jackie Robinson (HOF), J.P. Roy, Paul Schoendienst, and Tom Tatum. Black steel tip pen signatures mostly in the 6-7/10 range with all very readable. Robinson is a very nice 6/10. Ball has evenly soiled somewhat over the years. "LITTLE WORLD SERIES 1946" is written in another hand by the sweet spot. The Little World Series (no relation to the Little League World Series) was the name given to a postseason series between champions of two of the three high minor professional baseball leagues. It became known as the Junior World Series beginning in 1932. Most often it was held between the champions of the International League (IL) and the American Association (AA). In 1946, the Montreal Royals (AA) defeated the Louisville Colonels (IL) four games to two.
Full LOA from JSA. Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.