Moderately toned John Heydler National League baseball which has been signed across the sweet spot, "Best Wishes from Hugh 'Eh Yah' Jennings New York Base Ball Club June 5, 1926". Black fountain pen signature and inscription presents very nicely rating 7/8 out of 10 overall. The ball itself retains bold manufacturer's stampings with even moderate toning. Jennings was one of baseball's most hard nosed players winning several championships as the leader of the Baltimore club in the 1890s. His record of being hit by 51 pitches in the 1896 season still stands today. Jenning's success continued as a manager known for his flamboyant antics in the third base coaching box yelling "Eh Yah" at the opposing team. Hughie Jennings suffered a nervous breakdown in 1925 and left baseball only to pass away at the age of 58 in 1928. One of the most elusive of any baseball Hall of Fame member single signed baseballs to acquire with the offered example likely the finest of its type. Includes full LOAs from PSA/DNA and JSA: Ball: EX, Signature: NM