Baseball
Object number2009.77.1
Manufacturer
Ken-Wel Sporting Goods
Date1941-1953
Mediumleather; ink
Credit LineGift of Elaine Andras
DescriptionAutographed baseball.InscriptionsAutographed "Stan Musial" and "Ralph Kiner" in blue ink.MarksText printed on front: "Ken-Wel / American League".
Historical NotesBaseball autographed by Ralph Kiner and Stan Musial. The ball was most likely autographed for donor's brothers at a game, where the Pirates played against the St. Louis Cardinals, at Forbes Field. Ralph Kiner played outfield for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1946-1953. He was chosen for the All-Star team for six years in a row (1948-1953). He was traded to the Chicago Cubs and ended his career in 1955 with the Cleveland Indians. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975; the Pirates retired his number 4 in 1987. Stan Musial was born in Donora, Pa. From 1941-1963, he played his entire baseball career as an outfielder/first baseman with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was also the Cardinals General Manager from 1966-67 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.
Related person
Ralph McPherran Kiner
Related person
Stanley Frank Musial
(1920 - 2013)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
Related institution
St. Louis Cardinals
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