Harvey Haddix No-Hitter Autographed ball

Date1959 May 26

DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and black stamps, including "Spalding" and "Official National League." Ball has been signed in blue ink on one side panel, "Harvey Haddix / May 26, 1959."

Bio/Historical NoteBall from Harvey Haddix's almost perfect game on May 26, 1959 against the Milwaukee Braves - 12 2/3 innings.

Object numberB-1959-0117

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer A.G. Spalding & Bros. (Manufacturer)

Subject Haddix, Harvey, 1925-1994

Subject Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 in. diameter

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