Baseball, signed by the 1930 St. Louis Cardinals

Description
Baseball signed by the 1930 St. Louis Cardinals. That year the Cardinals finished 92-62, 1st in the National League. The Cardinals lost the World Series to the Philadelphia Athletics 4 games to 2.
Autographs include Jim Bottomley; Frankie Frisch; Charlie Gelbert; Sparky Adams; George Watkins; Taylor Douthit; Chick Hafey; Jimmie Wilson; Showboat Fisher; Gus Mancuso; Andy High; Ray Blades; Bill Hallahan; Syl Johnson; Jesse Haines; Burleigh Grimes; Flint Rhem; Hi Bell; Al Grabowski; Jim Lindsey.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
baseball, autographed
autographed baseball
date made
1930
associated institution
St. Louis Cardinals
maker
P. Goldsmith Sons Co.
Physical Description
cork (overall material)
horsehide (overall material)
wool (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 in; 7.62 cm
place made
United States: Ohio, Cincinnati
ID Number
CL*310547.148
accession number
310547
catalog number
310547.148
subject
Baseball
Sports & Leisure
Autographed Baseballs
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Autographed Baseballs
Data Source
National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
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