In 1953, Bill Antonello served as an outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, participating in 40 games throughout their National League championship season. He played in 40 games, achieving a batting average of .163 with one home run in 43 at-bats. Antonello, a native of Brooklyn, had served in the Navy during World War II prior to embarking on his baseball career with the Dodgers.

Offered is Antonello's leather band wrist watch awarded to him by Major League Baseball.