This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/6/2006.
Rawlings (Haiti) OAL MacPhail baseball single-signed in black ink on the sweet spot by inimitable Yankee Billy Martin, who added "Hello Cott, Best of luck this year, your friend always" on the side panel. Ball is inscribed to his friend and fellow Major Leaguer Cot Deal (notice that Martin spells it with a double "t"), alleged to be the only player to ever hit a grand slam off of Satchel Paige. The ball was signed while Martin was with St. Louis. Ball is toned with some soiling, signature and inscription grade an 8 to 9. Accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication.