Tommy John Signed 1953 Little League Ball – His Earliest from Organized Baseball.
Lot 44. Tommy John Signed 1953 Little League Ball – His Earliest from Organized Baseball. The nine-year-old wrote “Tommy” on the west panel of the nm+ Official Little League ball, which has the facsimile signature of Little League founder Carl E. Stoltz. John shares the panel with his father, T. E. John, the team’s coach, and three others. A total of 15 signatures are on the ball, which is dated 8/26/53. The signatures are generally nm-m 8. Kevin Keating authenticated Tommy’s signature, and Tommy has provided a letter of authenticity. A utility company lineman, Mr. John was very influential in Tommy’s life and baseball career. Tommy dedicated his book, “T.J.: My 26 Years in Baseball,” to “my dad, who provided me with the motivation to succeed in baseball.” A unique collectible from an important MLB figure. Kevin Keating authenticated young Tommy’s autograph. Winning Bid $150.
