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Near white J.Cronin American League baseball displaying black ink signature of Washington Senators Hall of Famer Sam Rice across a side panel. Signature rates 8 out of 10 with excellent contrast against the unused leather surface. While Rice entered the Major Leagues as a pitcher he developed into an elite outfielder who ended his career just shy of 3,000 base hits and with a lifetime batting average of .322. One of the highest condition grade Rice single signed baseballs we have offered or encountered. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA (Ball: 8, Signature: 7, Overall: 7.5): Ball: NM-MT, Signature: NM-MT