This was the Splendid Splinter's last season before his three years of military service, and he earned a second-place finish in MVP voting with a robust .356 average. Offered is a creamy-toned, lightly soiled OAL (Harridge) ball with "8-9" signatures.
Sweet Spot: Joe Dobson, Dick Newsome
North Panel: Johnny Pesky, Charlie Wagner, Tony Lupien, John Peacock, Mike Ryba, Jim Tabor
South Panel: Larry Woodall, Lou Finney, Ken Chase, Paul Campbell, Williams, Frank Shellenback
West Panel: Bill Conroy, Pete Fox, Tom Carey, Doerr, Jim Tabor
East Panel: Tex Hughson, Cronin (sec.), Skeeter Newsome, Dom DiMaggio, Yank Terry
Auction LOA from JSA.