Carl Mays and Babe Ruth Autographed ball

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Carl Mays and Babe Ruth Autographed ball

Date1920 September 23

DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red and blue stitching and blue stamps, including a "Reach" logo and "Official / American League Ball." There are several handwritten inscriptions including "Won from Detroit 10 to 0 August 23, 1920 / First Game pitched after hitting Chapman on Aug 16th 1920." The ball is signed on a side panel, "Carl W. Mays", and also on the sweet spot, "Babe Ruth."

Bio/Historical NoteBaseball used by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees on August 23, 1920, the first game after he struck Cleveland Indians batter Ray Chapman with a pitch on August 16, 1920. Chapman later died from the injuries. Baseball is autographed by Carl Mays and Babe Ruth. The Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers, 10-0.

Object numberB-1971-0397

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer A.J. Reach Co.

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject Mays, Carl, 1891-1971

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 in. diameter

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