Offered is an OAL (Harridge) baseball signed by 27 Baseball Hall of Famers and Stars. Includes: Jimmie Foxx, Rick Ferrell, Pinky Higgins, Dave Ferriss, Joe Cronin, Bobby Doerr, Tommy Bridges, Chet Laabs, Max Bishop, Gene Desautels, Jo Jo White, Mickey Cochrane, Mickey Harris, Jack Burns, Lefty Grove, Mike Menosky, Joe Vosnick, Goose Goslin, Pete Fox, Charlie Gehringer and several others. The signatures minimally 7-8 and the ball is evenly toned. Near Mint condition.
The Mickey Harris Collection
Rockhurst Auctions is proud to present The Mickey Harris Collection. The collection emanates directly from Harris' family, held together for more than 80 years, until now. Harris started his pitching career with the Red Sox in 1940 and 1941, and then served from 1942-1945 in the military in World War II. After missing four seasons, Harris came back with a vengeance in 1946, compiling a 17–9 record, as the Red Sox ran away with the pennant. Between carrying large machine guns for four years and 200 plus innings, his arm was never quite the same, but he did play for Boston, Washington and Cleveland over the following six seasons, retiring after the 1952 campaign.
Most interestingly, perhaps, was that Harris was a bit of a collector--a little unusual for ballplayers, especially from that era. He kept a game ball from each of his 17 victories in 1946--each is presented in this auction--and he took the time to acquire several autographed baseballs along the way. Most notably he saved balls signed by Babe Ruth, President Harry S. Truman and (then) General Dwight D. Eisenhower, also all presented in this auction. It's a wonderful collection, and each offering is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity signed by a member of Harris' family. Enjoy.