Baseball
Object number2019.22.9
Manufacturer
A.J. Reach and Company
Date1951
MediumHorsehide; Cork; Rubber; Yarn; Ink
Credit LineGift of Paul H. Flati
DescriptionHorsehide baseball with a handwritten note indicating the 1000th hit.DimensionsDiameter: 2.86 in. (7.3 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten message states "1000th hit / single in fifth / off Wynn / Cleveland 1 A's - 0".
MarksText stamped on ball states "THE CUSHIONED CORK CENTER / THE SIGN OF QUALITY / REACH / REG. US. PAT. OFF. / REG. US. 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
Peter Suder
(1916 - 2006)
Related institution
Philadelphia Athletics
Related institution
Cleveland Indians
Related person
Early Wynn
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