Baseball, signed by Don Drysdale

Description:

Baseball autographed by Don Drysdale (1936-1993). The right handed pitcher played for the Brooklyn/ Los Angeles Dodgers from 1956-1969. Drysdale finished his career with a win-loss record of 209-166, having been named to nine All-Star Teams and receiving the Cy Young Award in 1962. He was a contributor to three World Series Champion Dodger teams (1959, 1963 and 1965). Drysdale has had his number 53 retired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and was elected into Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1984.

Date Made: 1960s

Associated Institution: Los Angeles DodgersSigner: Drysdale, DonMaker: Spalding

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

Name Of Sport Or Game: Baseball

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Credit Line: Gift from Brian Pugh

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1984.0228.02Accession Number: 1984.0228Catalog Number: 1984.0228.02

Object Name: baseball, autographedObject Type: baseball

Physical Description: cushioned cork (overall material)wool (overall material)horsehide (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 1/2 in; 6.35 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f451-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_679066

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