World Series Autographed ball
Date1925 October 07
DescriptionDiscolored leather baseball with red and blue stitching and two extremely faded manufacturer stamps. Ball has a handwritten inscription, "Walter Johnson Pitched This Ball to Wright - Pgh Shortstop, Who Popped Up An Infield Fly For Last Out By Judge / 1925 World Series Pittsburgh vs Washington At Forbes Field / Pirates Won Championship In 7 Games / Oct 7th / Score / Wash - 4 Pgh - 1 / This Ball Was The Last Out Caught By Joe Judge 1st Baseman / Washington Senators First Game -X-."
Bio/Historical NoteThe first game of the 1925 World Series ended when Washington first baseman Joe Judge caught this ball, securing a 4-1 victory for pitcher Walter Johnson over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Senators lost the series in seven games.
Object numberB-1948-0044
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
A.G. Spalding & Bros.
(Manufacturer)
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions3 in. diameter
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