Need help dating ball

[RelicSports]

Good morning All,

Just recently picked up a vintage ball, and was hoping someone could help me date. I would guess that its from the 30's, but if anyone knows any specifics, I would greatly appreciate any info. Thank you!

[khkco4bls]

1920s. What's written on the top of the ball

[RelicSports]

Thanks for chiming in Kevin! attached is a photo of the top. I know the stitching makes it look like it could be from the 20's, but it was signed by Paul Dean who made his first appearance in 1934...hence my thoughts about 1930's,

[ATP]

I had a very similar ball, maybe even the same but I can't find the scans of it. It was signed by the 1931 St Louis Cardinals. Being that yours was also signed by Dean there could be a St. Louis connection in where it was made, might be worth digging into a little further.