Chicago White Sox Autographed ball, 1947

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Chicago White Sox Autographed ball

Date1947

DescriptionDiscolored white leather baseball with red stitching. No manufacturer stamps are visible. Ball has been signed over the entire surface in blue ink and "1947 Chicago White Sox" has been handwritten on the sweet spot in blue ink by members of this team.

Object numberB-2020-0223-04

Subject Bithorn, Hiram, 1916-1951

Subject Gebrian, Pete, 1923-2005

Subject Gillespie, Bob, 1919-2001

Subject Grove, Orval, 1919-1992

Subject Haynes, Joe, 1917-1967

Subject Lopat, Ed, 1918-1992

Subject Maltzberger, Gordon, 1912-1974

Subject Papish, Frank, 1917-1965

Subject Rigney, Johnny, 1914-1984

Subject Caldwell, Earl, 1905-1981

Subject Appling, Luke, 1907-1991

Subject Kennedy, Bob, 1920-2005

Subject Philley, Dave, 1920-2012

Subject Kuhel, Joe, 1906-1984

Subject Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)

Attributes

baseballs (ball)

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensionsdiameter: 3 in.

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