Offered here is an Official National League baseball signed by Baseball Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner, one of the most feared power hitters of the postwar era and an enduring figure in New York baseball history. Kiner spent the majority of his playing career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and finished with 369 home runs in just 10 Major League seasons. His extraordinary peak ultimately earned him election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.
Kiner's home-run production was remarkable. He led or tied the National League in home runs for seven consecutive seasons from 1946 through 1952, including a career-high 54 homers in 1949. After his playing days, Kiner became equally familiar to generations of New York Mets fans as one of the franchise's original broadcasters, beginning with the Mets' inaugural 1962 season and remaining a beloved presence in the broadcast booth for decades.
Kiner's signature is prominently placed across a large display panel and remains clearly legible with attractive contrast against the baseball. The ball is a vintage Rawlings Official Ball National League baseball bearing the facsimile signature of league president William D. White. As visible in the photographs, the baseball exhibits age-related toning, discoloration, surface wear and general handling consistent with an older display piece. The red stitching remains strong and the autograph presents nicely despite the ball's evident age.
Please note that this autograph has not been independently authenticated by PSA/DNA, JSA or Beckett. However, we have personally reviewed the signature and are comfortable offering it as an authentic signature, but no third-party certificate of authenticity is included with this baseball. We guarantee the signature will pass third party authentication or your money back. We encourage bidders to carefully review the detailed photographs provided and make their own determination regarding the signature before bidding. The baseball pictured is the exact baseball the winning bidder will receive.
The baseball will be professionally packaged with exceptional care and shipped securely with tracking.
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