Stunning Negro League autographed baseball of the highest degree of rarity comprised of a collection of nineteen autographs from some of the most significant players in the history of the Negro Leagues. Based on team data and player comparison by era we can deduce that the majority of signatures derive from both Kansas City Monarchs and Homestead Grays players. The dating period appears to point to 1942 with the ball likely having been signed in the occasion of a meeting between the two powerhouse franchises. One such meeting during 1942 was the Negro League World Series in which the Monarchs dominated the Grays by a total of five games to zero behind the pitching of Satchel Paige. Player signatures in combination on the baseball are simply astounding to include: Satchel Paige (with 'Kansas City Mon.' inscription), Josh Gibson, James 'Cool Papa' Bell, Buck Leonard, Candy Jim Taylor (coach), Newt Allen, Vic Harris (player/manager of Grays), Sam Bankhead, Jerry Benjamin, Howard Easterling, Roy Partlow, Chet Williams, Alex Radcliffe, Jack Matchett, Jelly Gardner, Subby Byars, Willie Burns, Jimmie Crutchfield, Charlie Shields, and Ted Trent. Umpire Ray Bonham has also signed the ball. Signatures present very well ranging from 7-9 out of 10 including the Josh Gibson autograph on the sweet spot noted as one of the finest surviving condition specimens on its medium at 8 out of 10. The ball was once part of New York Yankees pitcher David Wells personal collection and is without question one of the most notable Negro League related signature items in the hobby. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA and signed letter of provenance from David Wells: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM/MT