A well-rounded squad with a shrewd skipper, deep pitching, and plenty of pop in their bats, the 1979 Baltimore Orioles battled gamely all the way to Game 7 of the World Series. Recall this determined campaign, with this 1979 American League champion Orioles team-signed baseball. This period signed OAL/MacPhail ball (VG-EX) is completely decorated with (34) autographs ranging ("5" to "9") in strength, with:



Sweet spot: Earl Weaver (HOF, manager) and Jim Frey (coach);



North panel: Sammy Stewart, Frank Robinson (HOF, coach), Scott McGregor, Ken Singleton, Mark Belanger, Mark Corey, Al Bumbry and Billy Smith;



South panel: Dave Skaggs, Lee May, Gary Roenicke, Eddie Murray (HOF), Bob Molinaro, Denny Martinez, Terry Crowley, Rick Dempsey and Tim Stoddard;



East panel: undetermined, Cal Ripken Sr. (coach), Doug DeCinces, "Tippy" Martinez, Wayne Krenchicki, Elrod Hendricks (coach), Dave Ford and Steve Stone;



West panel: Ray Miller (coach), John Lowenstein, Rich Dauer, Jim Palmer (HOF), Benny Ayala and Pat Kelly;



Reverse sweet spot: Don Stanhouse.



Full LOA from James Spence/JSA. Opening Bid $100.