9 Single-Signed Baseballs – F. Robinson, Roberts, Kell, Allen, Cardwell, Lopez, Etc.
Lot 226. 9 Single-Signed Baseballs – F. Robinson, Roberts, Kell, Allen, Cardwell, Lopez, Etc. All of the autographs, authenticated by Kevin Keating, are nm-m 8 or better. Except for Javy Lopez, who signed a side panel, the signatures are on the sweet spot. Here is a complete list of the signers. All of the baseballs are official and, except as noted, are nm-m or better: Frank Robinson, added “ROY 56,” ex-m cream-colored OAL Budig ball with strong printed areas. Dick Allen, ex-m+ Coleman ball. Stan Bahnsen, added “Rookie-of-the-Year 1968,” mint Selig ball. Don Cardwell (died 2008), added “5/20/60,” Coleman ball. Ralph Hodgin, ex ONL White ball; he played 1939-48 for the Boston Bees or Chicago White Sox and died in 2011. George Kell (died 2009), added “HOF ’83,” ex-m to nm Budig ball. Javy Lopez, added “MVP,” 1996 NLCS Coleman ball; Lopez was the series MPV. Bill Madlock, Coleman ball. And Robin Evan Roberts (d. 2010), Coleman ball; unusual form of Roberts’ autograph. With three Hall of Fame players and other stars, this group has excellent potential break-up value. Current Bid $68.
