Lot # 1102: 1954 & 1955 Baltimore Orioles Team-Signed Baseball Pair with Howie Fox, Eddie Waitkus & Paul Richards - Both Full JSA

The first two editions of the Baltimore Orioles are collected, with these (2) team-signed baseballs. Dating from 1954 and 1955, these vintage orbs represent the first and second year of play for the O's, who were formerly the St. Louis Browns from 1902-1953. Key signers are Howie Fox on the 1954 ball, Paul Richards on the 1955 ball, and Eddie Waitkus on both balls.

The complete list of signers is:

1954 Orioles team (26) moderately faded signatures on an OAL/Harridge baseball, with:

Sweet spot: Joe Coleman, Jimmy Dykes (manager, d.1976);

North panel: Jehosie Heard, Dick Kryhoski, Bob Chakales, Chuck Diering, Ray Murray, Cal Abrams, Frank Skaff (coach), Les Moss;

South panel: Sam Mele, Duane Pillette, Marlin Stuart, Harry Breceen (coach), Bob Young, Howie Fox (d.1955);

East panel: Bill Hunter, Bob Turley, Bob Kennedy, Vern Stephens, Chico Garcia, Tom Oliver (coach);

West panel: Jim Brideweser, Eddie Waitkus (d.1972), Mike Blyzka, Gil Coan.

1955 Orioles team (25) mostly bold signatures under a coat of shellac on an OAL/Harridge baseball, with:

Sweet spot: Paul Richards (manager, d.1986);

North panel: Hal Smith, Lum Harris (coach), Bruce Swango, Bob Nelson, Harry Brecheen (coach), Chuck Diering, Gus Triandos;

South panel: Harry Dorish, Joe Coleman, Wayne Causey, Hoot Evers, Willy Miranda, Jim Wilson, Al Vincent (coach);

East panel: Eddie Waitkus (d.1972), Don Johnson, Jim McDonald, Bob Young, Gil Coan, Hal Smith;

West panel: Ray Moore, Art Schallock, Cal Abrams, Dave Pope.

Individual full LOA from James Spence/JSA for each baseball.