Knot Hole Ball with Lou's signature

[Leon]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

The ball is worthless.

Is that your final offer, and if so, who pays shipping?

[GrayGhost]

I like the ball, isn't it a knothole gang ball? Good conversation piece, but it probably isn't worth much. 10.00 I'll offer.

[Woundedduck]

I'm certainly no expert on vinate baseballs or autos. It appears the concensus is that this is not authentic. That being said, I'd be interested in it as I'm sure others would as well. It still looks cool so I wouldn't put the value at worthless, but it's nowhere near what the OP is hoping.

I've been putting together a few things to decorate a study that will have a vintage baseball theme. I've got some nice framed Harper's Weekly Woodcuts and some vintage baseball gloves that my wife picked up at a yard sale. I'd love to get a vintage bat and ball to go in the room as well, but I know I can't afford an authentic Gehrig auto'd ball. This would be good for decoration w/o costing an arm and a leg. If the OP wants to sell it for a reasonable price as an unathentic auto'd ball, I might be interested.

[debbiewiggins@gt.rr.com]

Yes I believe it is a knothole gang ball. What is the distinction.

[GrayGhost]

Well, the Knothole gang issued several items, amongst them a membership card, brochure and the like. Likely, some of these premiums were baseballs. King of Clout would likely know more bout this, if he posts on here.

you should try to auction it on here if you just want to move it out. Good luck w whatever you do, despite the likely fact that the signature is secretarial or a forgery.