2 Tommy John Signed Baseballs Commemorating 1973 and 1978 LA Dodgers Victories.
Lot 54. 2 Tommy John Signed Baseballs Commemorating 1973 and 1978 LA Dodgers Victories. On April 8, 1973, John pitched 7.1 scoreless innings as the Dodgers defeated San Diego, 4-0, at Dodger Stadium. The win was his first of the season. The corresponding ONL Feeney baseball has the score on the sweet spot and an incorrect date, April 18, on the north panel. John’s signature on the south panel is mint 9 to gem mint 10. Another autographed ball marks John’s fourth victory of 1978, a complete-game effort in a 4-2 win against Cincinnati at Riverfront Stadium. John gave up six hits and struck out six. He signed the north panel, which has the date. The score is on the sweet spot, and the teams, on the south. The signatures grades 9-10. Kevin Keating authenticated the signatures. The baseballs are nm. Winning Bid $75.
