Lot Essay
Moderately soiled/toned W.Harridge American League baseball signed by original Hall of Fame inductee class member Larry Lajoie in blue fountain pen. Sweet spot autograph remains clearly legible rating 6 out of 10 and includes inscribed date by Lajoie of "Sept 2, 1934". The American League baseball displays even toning throughout with a few scuff marks on a side panel indicative of likely game use. Nap Lajoie remains one of the more revered players of the Dead Ball era collecting over 3,200 base hits with a career batting average of .339. Lajoie won the American League batting title five times typically alternating years with his rival Ty Cobb. Single signed baseballs of Lajoie are without question among the most sought after of any Hall of Fame member of his playing period with scant few having entered the hobby. Very fine example with desirable Lajoie hand executed date inscription. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA (Ball: 3, Autograph: 6, Overall: 4.5): Ball :VG-EX, Signature: EX-MT