This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/25/2015.
The defending Champion 1944 New York Yankees won 83 games in the regular season, good for third-most in the American League. This “REACH” manufactured OAL Harridge baseball dates to 1943-45. This fine baseball features the signatures of 25 members of the 1944 New York Yankees. Signatures include Hall of Famer Joe McCarthy (mgr., ss), Hank Borowy (ss), George "Snuffy" Stirnweiss, Bill Zuber, Don Savage, Hersh Martin, Bud Metheny, Tuck Stainback, Mike Garbark, Bill Bevens, Frankie Crosetti, Mike Milosevich, Johnny Johnson, Paul Schreiber (BP pitcher), Walter "Monk" Dubiel, Bill Steinecke (bullpen catcher), Oscar Grimes, Atley Donald, Johnny Neun (coach), Russ Derry, Edward “Tiny” Bonham, Jim Turner, Nick Etten (HR Champ in 1944), Johnny Lindell and Mel Queen. All of the signatures are done in black ink and in our opinion rate a 9+ overall. The magnificent ball is in MINT condition. Accompanied by a Full LOA from JSA as well as a Full LOA from PSA/DNA. This is as fine as any ‘44 Yankee baseball that exists.