A capital affair was held on 7/10/56, when the National League and American League All-Stars strutted their stuff at Griffith Stadium in Washington DC. Both the teams banged out 11 hits, however the NL squad made their knocks count for more, winning this Mid-Summer Classic by a score of 7-3. Nearly all of the AL All-Stars joined in the signing of the offered OAL/Harridge baseball, with only relief pitcher Ray Narleski, and coach Jim Turner abstaining. A proud piece from the William Turner Collection, this period-signed sphere reports in (EX) condition, with fairly distinct factory labeling stamps. A total of (27) autographs are counted, with signature strength ranging ("6" to "8"), and the date "1956" is written boldly on the reverse sweet spot.



Featured signers are:



Sweet spot: Ted Williams (HOF, d.2002), Mickey Mantle (HOF, d.1995);



North panel: Gil McDougald, Mickey Vernon, Tom Brewer, Ray Boone, Vic Power, Nellie Fox (HOF, d.1975), Sherm Lollar (d.1977);



South panel: "Casey" Stengel (manager, HOF, d.1975), Al Kaline (HOF), Charlie Maxwell, Jimmy Piersall, Johnny Kucks, Billy Pierce, "Whitey" Ford (HOF);



East panel: Harry Simpson (d.1979), Roy Sievers, Billy Martin (d.1989), Jim Wilson (d.1986), Early Wynn (HOF);



West panel: "Yogi" Berra (HOF), Herb Score, Harvey Kuenn (d.1988), Frank Sullivan, Chuck Dressen (coach, d.1966), George Kell (HOF).



Full LOA from James Spence/JSA. Opening Bid $400.