Category
Sports Memorabilia
Medium
Leather
Distinguishing marks
Lefty O'Doul and Team signatures
Condition
Fair
Date Period
19th Century
Long Description
My husband found this ball in a dumpster. What is the value of this baseball?
Price Paid (If known)
Free
For Sale?
No
Re: Lefty O'Doul and Team Baseball
My husband just found this baseball in a dumpster . Â Just curious to know the value of the baseball.Â
Re: Lefty O'Doul and Team Baseball
Francis Joseph "Lefty" O'Doul (March 4, 1897 – December 7, 1969) was an American Major League Baseball player who went on to become an extraordinarily successful manager in the minor leagues, and also a vital figure in the establishment of professional baseball in Japan
Don Lang Third Baseman hit .264 with 24 extra base hits in 114 games. Veteran player, 35 years old. Had a .372 on base percentage
Elmer Singleton compiled a 5-10 w/l record with a solid 4.24 ERA. He appeared in 29 games, started 12 and completed 4. He was 32 years old and had one of the fastest pitches in the Pacific Coast League. Elmer Singleton struck out 79 in 119 innings, average 6 per 9 innings.
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LEFTY O`DOUL RARE SIGNED PSA/DNA VINTAGE BASEBALL AUTOGRAPH 1930's are worth more. I think your ball is 1950's.. I have looked at the signature very close, I think its real..But with that said.. you need to get a PSA/DNA test.. price for these can be over $1000.00..
NOTE" I do not claim to be an expert...Good Luck
Re: Lefty O'Doul and Team Baseball
Thanks Francis ! The Signature looks real but we will have it checked. My husband found two of those balls in the dumpster. The other ball has less signatures and are more faded, but definitely has Lefty's signature as well. Amazing what people throw away.Â
Re: Lefty O'Doul and Team Baseball
Thanks Francis !  ??    Francis Joseph "Lefty" O'Doul Thats his full name..(Humor)..But it's ok you can call me Francis..please let us know what ,and when you get it tested, and worth.. thats how we also learn..TY
Re: Lefty O'Doul and Team Baseball
Looks genuine to me. Â Have you already had ball authenticated?
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Thanks,
MIchael
Re: Lefty O'Doul and Team Baseball
No, we haven't. Where do we go for that? Would you know?
Re: Lefty O'Doul and Team Baseball
Yes you can email me [email protected] and I can provide you with 2 or 3 recommendations