In 1961, Roberto Clemente had a banner year, leading the National League in batting average, hitting .351. An exceptional example, this creamy-toned ONL/Giles ball exhibits game-use, possibly signed in clubhouse after a game. The blue ink signatures average (“8 to 9”) in strength, and they include: Clemente (HOF), Mazeroski (HOF), Murtaugh (CH), Groat (CH), Face, Mizell, Northey, Friend, Logan, Skinner, Labine, Burgess (CH), Gibbon, Schofield, Narron (CH), Trucks, Levy, B. Schantz, Virdon, Burwell, McBean, Haddix, Francis and H. Smith.

Full LOA from James Spence/JSA. Opening Bid $500.