Stan Musial 3000th Career Hit Autographed ball
Date1958 May 13
DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and black stamps, including "Official National League" and "Spalding." Ball has been signed in blue ink, "Stan Musial," on the sweet spot.
Bio/Historical NoteBall used and autographed by Stan Musial on May 13, 1958 for his 3,000th career hit at Wrigley Field off pitcher Moe Drabowsky. With the Cardinals trailing the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the sixth, manager Fred Hutchinson opted to bat Musial for weak-hitting pitcher Sam Jones. Musial doubled to left for his 3,000th hit, sparking a rally that pushed the Cardinals to victory.
Object numberB-1958-0068
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
A.G. Spalding & Bros.
(Manufacturer)
Subject
Musial, Stan, 1920-2013
Attributes
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions3 in. diameter
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