This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/21/2017
Burleigh Grimes is forever remembered as the ill-tempered spitballer with the perpetual five o'clock shadow. For nearly two decades, he brought his surly disposition to the pitcher's mound. His life-or-death mentality resulted in a reputation as one of the game's great competitors and a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Along the way he suited up for eight different ball clubs and played alongside a record 36 Hall of Famers. In all, Grimes spent over half a century in professional baseball as a player, manager, coach and scout. Offered here is a medium toned ONL (Feeney) baseball signed by Burleigh Grimes. Signed on the sweet spot in 8-9/10 blue ball-point ink. Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA.