Batos brand "Inder L.P.V. Industria Deportiva" marked baseball has been signed on the side panel, "Fidel Castro", adding date of "Oct. 24, 95". Black ink signature and date inscription rate 8 out of 10. The ball is unused with some very light to mild age toning. Prior to his rise in politics Castro was said to be on track for a professional baseball career with a curve ball at the University of Havana that was so good he was scouted by several Major League teams. Included is color 8"x10" photograph picturing this actual baseball being signed for the recipient. Notably, in the photo is Castro's assistant whose sole responsibility was to sample his food and drink to insure they were not poisoned. One of only two authentic Castro single signed baseballs we have encountered in over 30 years. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA (8 NM-MT) and color photograph of the baseball being signed: Ball: NM, Signature: NM-MT