1941 Yankee Baseball---Let's have some FUN for a change!

[perezfan]

Sigs range from 2 - 7 in strength (with most around "3" - "4").

Joe D. is secretarial

Possibly traced over in spots? A slightly "off-color" ink looks to be added in certain (otherwise light) areas. But would need to see the ball in person, to verify.

[scmavl]

2 - The number of signatures I could discern without looking at the list.

[David Atkatz]

I agree with what's been said so far. The signatures are quite weak--an arbitrary and subjective numerical scale doesn't mean too much--what's important is that most of the signatures are or are nearly illegible.
On the plus side it's an OAL ball, in excellent condition, and quite white for it's age.

[GoldenAge50s]

Thanks alot so far guys. I had told Mike (my friend) I rated the ball an overall 4-5 of 10 due to the fading sigs. I told him the Joe D was "clubhouse" and I think the Gomez is also.

Anyone agree or disagree on Gomez? --or any others as being "clubhouse"? (I know most are very hard to see!)

[Mr. Zipper]

I'd give the sigs a 2 - 3 at best.

To me, 4 or 5 might have some moderate skipping or sun fading, but would be complete and legible.

Just my 2 cents.

[shelly]

My question is where is the fun.

[GoldenAge50s]

Thanks for your Joe D info! The fun would be in knowing what you think of the Lefty Gomez above Joe D---Clubhouse or authentic?

[GoldenAge50s]

Ball was presented to me as a 1941. Usually a good "tell" is Johnny Sturm, who played in 124 games that yr and was never in the Majors again!

All players fit 1941 EXCEPT 1---Mel Queen--who was there in 1942-'44-'46 & '47.

So, am I correct in assuming this ball was most likely signed during Spring Training of 1941 where Mel was most likely on the field but didn't make the team? He spent 1941 w/ 3 diff Yankee farm clubs, including AA Kansas City.