This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 7/8/2004.
The 1961 Yankees accomplished an amazing 109-53 regular season record. After defeating the Reds 4 games to 1 in the World Series, the 61 Yanks proved that they were one of the greatest teams ever. This NM-MT OAL Bobby Brown ball has 27 signatures including Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra (sweet spot), Whitey Ford (sweet spot), Ryne Duren, Rollie Sheldon, Bill Stafford, Joe DeMaestri, Moose Skowron, Bud Daley, Al Downing, Jack Reed, Jim Coates, Bob Cerv, Tom Tresh, Jesse Gonder, Bob Turley, Ralph Terry, Art Ditmar, Danny McDevitt, Ralph Houk, Billy Gardner, Hector Lopez, Luis Arroyo, Johnny Blanchard, and Clete Boyer. The signatures rate from strong 8s to near 10s, and come with a letter from PSA/DNA. This was Bill Stafford's personal ball, and it also comes with a letter from his son.