10/8/1956 NY Yankees Vs. Brooklyn Dodgers World Series Game 5 MLB Official Scorer’s Scorecard Autographed By Larsen

Don Larsen’s Perfect Game Scorecard: A Monumental Piece of Baseball History

A Legendary Moment in Baseball

In the storied annals of Major League Baseball, few moments resonate with the same legendary status as Don Larsen’s perfect game during the 1956 World Series. This remarkable feat, achieved in Game 5 against the Brooklyn Dodgers, remains the only perfect game ever pitched in a World Series. Larsen’s flawless performance, supported by his catcher Yogi Berra, is etched in the hearts of baseball fans, immortalized by the iconic image of Berra leaping into Larsen’s arms after the final out.

The Scorecard: A Testament to Perfection

This official scorecard from that historic game is a rare artifact, originating from the son of Gus Steiger, a prominent sportswriter and one of the three official scorers for the 1956 World Series. The scorecard meticulously documents Larsen’s nine innings of perfection, with 27 batters faced, zero hits, zero runs, zero walks, and seven strikeouts. Larsen’s signature, rendered in black ink, graces the scorecard, with a signature rating of 9. This piece is further authenticated by the signatures of Steiger and the other two official scorers in the lower left-hand corner.

Unique Provenance and Condition

The scorecard, measuring approximately 24” x 9”, is in excellent condition, with a professionally repaired 4-½” tear on the right side. Presented to us as game-used, this scorecard is one of only three from Larsen’s perfect game, with the other two housed at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from Gus Steiger’s son Joel and another from JSA, this scorecard is a true piece of history.

• Historical Significance: Represents the only perfect game in World Series history.
• Unique Provenance: Originates from one of the official scorers of the 1956 World Series.
• Condition and Authenticity: Professionally repaired and accompanied by LOAs.
• Exclusivity: One of only three known scorecards from this iconic game.

A Coveted Piece for Collectors

This scorecard is not merely a piece of paper; it is a tangible connection to a moment of unparalleled excellence in baseball history. For collectors and enthusiasts of baseball memorabilia, this artifact offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of the past that continues to inspire awe and admiration. As part of our sports memorabilia auctions, this scorecard stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Don Larsen’s perfect game.

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