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Tommy John Signed 1953 Little League Ball – His Earliest from Organized Baseball.
Lot 4. Tommy John Signed 1953 Little League Ball – His Earliest from Organized Baseball. The nine-year-old pitcher printed his name, “Tommy J.,” on the north panel of the nm-m Official Little League ball, which has the facsimile signature of Little League founder Carl E. Stoltz. Dated 8/26/53, the ball is signed also by teammates and by Tommy’s father, T. E. John, who coached the team. The signatures are generally nm-m 8. Kevin Keating authenticated Tommy’s signature, and Tommy has provided a letter of authenticity. A utility company lineman, Mr. John was very influential in Tommy’s life and baseball career. Tommy dedicated his book, T.J.: My 26 Years in Baseball, to “my dad, who provided me with the motivation to succeed in baseball.” A unique collectible from an important MLB figure.
Winning Bid $297.
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