UBER RARE ORB SIGNED BY A NUMBER OF CUBS LEGENDS!!

This rare 1947 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Spalding Official National League Baseball (Ford Frick, President) features 24 authentic signatures of players and coaches, certified by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS). A perfect piece for any baseball historian or memorabilia collector!

Key Signatures:

• Eddie Waitkus – Famous for being shot by a fan in 1949, inspiring the movie The Natural.
• Charlie Grimm – Cubs Manager during the '47 season.
• Phil Cavarretta – National League MVP in 1945.
• Hank Wyse – Pitching star for the Cubs.
• Andy Pafko – Four-time All-Star, key player for the Cubs.
• Red Smith – Notable coach who played both pro baseball and football; played under legends like Knute Rockne (Notre Dame), Curly Lambeau (Packers), and John McGraw (NY Giants).
• Bill Jurges – Infamous for being shot by a girlfriend in 1932.
• Emil Kush, Peanuts Lowery, Stan Hack, Bill Nicholson – Cubs' standout players of the era.

This baseball also features signatures from other key members of the 1947 team, including Bill Lee, Doyle Lade, John Schmitz, Roy Johnson (coach), Don Johnson, Hank Borowy, Mickey Livingston, Marv Rickert, Paul Erickson, Cliff Chambers, Bob Scheffing, Bob Sturgeon, and Bob McCall.

Historical Context:

The 1947 Cubs team was a part of an era that saw the rise of legendary figures in baseball. Players like Eddie Waitkus and Bill Jurges have compelling stories that extend beyond their stats, making this baseball not only a collectible but a conversation piece that ties into baseball’s golden era.

Condition & Authentication:

• Baseball: Spalding Official National League Baseball (Ford Frick, President).
• Certification: Beckett Certified with their full letter certificate.
• Condition: Signatures are clear and legible, and the ball shows natural signs of aging appropriate for its age.

Own a piece of Cubs history featuring the names that helped shape the game. A must-have for serious collectors!

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