This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2026
Baseball signed by the World Series Champion 1954 New York Giants, from the estate of pitcher Larry Jansen. The 1954 World Series is well known for Willie Mays making ''The Catch'', an almost impossible over-the-shoulder catch that secured a Game 1 victory for the Giants; they went on to win the series in four games. Ball features 28 signatures, reading: ''W Mays'', ''John Antonelli'', ''Hank Thompson'', ''Bill Taylor'', ''Bill Gardner'', ''Whitey Lockman'', ''B Hofman'', ''Jim Rhodes'', ''Wes Westrum'', ''Marv Grissom'', ''Al Corwin'', ''Jim Hearn'', ''Monte Irvin'', ''Don Liddle'', ''John McCall'', ''Al Dark'', ''Dave Williams'', ''Foster Castleman'', ''Al Worthington'', ''Don Mueller'', ''Joe Amalfitano'', ''Alex Konikowski'', ''Larry Jansen'', ''Ray Katt'', ''Geo Spencer'', ''Paul Giel'', ''Sal Maglie'', and one illegible name. The name of Leo Durocher is stamped. Warren Giles National League ball by Spalding has red stitching, in near fine condition. From the estate of Larry Jansen. With PSA/DNA COA for all 28 signatures.