In February 1951, a grand collection of baseball greats attended a party held by Toots Shor – the legendary New York City restaurateur – in celebration of the National League’s 75th anniversary.  Included among the distinguished group were Hall of Famers Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Jimmie Foxx, Rogers Hornsby, Kid Nichols, Mel Ott, Tris Speaker, Ed Walsh, Fred Clarke, George Sisler, Mickey Cochrane, Pie Traynor and Charlie Gehringer. 

The significance of this event can’t be overstated: One room, for a few fleeting hours, held within its walls the living embodiment of major-league history in its near entirety – a walking, talking baseball museum if you will.  One collector was smart enough to gather all (13) legendary signatures on this incredible baseball!  Resulting in one of the most incredible assemblages of Hall of Famers that can be found on a single ball outside of the 1939 HOF Induction ceremony.  The signatures are all boldly signed in fountain pen ink, with some slight bleeding.  There even appears to be a few of the legends fingerprints resulting from the ball being passed around the room.  The ONL (Giles) ball itself is in immaculate condition with perfect factory stampings, it is obvious that it has been well preserved since the day it was signed.  Truly a historical signed baseball that includes many of the most legendary players in baseball history!  Includes JSA LOA (#XX12317).  Please note - the photograph is not included and is for display purposes only.