Baseball

Object number2019.22.6
Date1949
MediumHorsehide; Cork; Rubber; Yarn; Ink
Credit LineGift of Paul H. Flati
DescriptionHorsehide baseball with signatures of the 1949 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team.DimensionsDiameter: 2.86 in. (7.3 cm)
InscriptionsSignatures on the ball include:
On the label side: "Alex Kellner / Carl Scheib / Henry Majeski / Hank Biasatti / Bubba Harris / Taffy Wright / Buddy Rosar / [label] / Eddie Joost / Sam Chapman / Ferris Fain / Joe Astroth / Bob Shantz".

On the logo side: "Joe Coleman / Wally Moses / Elmer Valo / Pete Suder / Lou Brissie / Jim Dykes / 1949 / Connie Mack / Dave Keefe / Dick Fowler / Al Simmons".
MarksText on one side of the ball states "Reach / Official League".

Text in the logo on the other side of the ball states "THE SIGN OF QUALITY / REACH / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesPete "Pecky" Suder was a professional baseball player from Aliquippa, Pa. He was a utility infielder for the Philadelphia/Kansas City Athletics from 1941-1943 and 1946-1955. Suder's career began in 1935, but was interrupted by World War II. During the war he served in the European Theater. After returning home, he went to play for the Athletics.
Previous owner (1916 - 2006)
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