Baseball
Object number2019.22.10
Manufacturer
A.J. Reach and Company
Date1949
MediumHorsehide; Cork; Rubber; Yarn; Ink
Credit LineGift of Paul H. Flati
DescriptionHorsehide baseball with a handwritten message.DimensionsDiameter: 2.86 in. (7.3 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten message on the ball states "Pete Suder / Home run ball / September / 1st 1949".
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"
Text stamped on the other side of the ball is faded.
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
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