The 1957 Cincinnati “Redlegs” were riding high in first place at the All-Star game but fell to fourth place in the second half of the season.

 

A creamy-white ONL Giles ball with signatures (26) averaging (“7" to "9”). Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA.

 

Notables include: Frank Robinson (HOF), Ted Kluszewski, Gus Bell, Don Hoak, Wally Post, Roy McMillan, Johnny Temple.

 

Also with: Brooks Lawrence, George Crowe, Frank McCormick, Birdie Tebbetts (clubhouse), Alex Grammas, Pete Whisenant, Tom Ferrick, Hersh Freeman, Tom Acker, Joe Taylor, Hal Jeffcoat, Jay Hook, Joe Nuxhall, Don Gross, Bob Henrich, Johnny Klippstein, Art Fowler, Jimmy Dykes and Bob Thurman. Opening Bid $150.