My Mailman's Baseball
 

After delivering numerous packets of cards to me over the years, my mailman showed up today with this baseball. He claims that it was given to his father, by an uncle who was an avid baseball fan. They both lived in Milwaukee. On August 21, 1929 the Yankees played in Chicago. The White Sox won 4-3. Chicago was the nearest major league venue to Milwaukee in 1929. Been in the family for 83 years. I couldn't make this story up. Any thoughts?

If that's real that's an amazing item. It looks well taken care of.

It's in great condition. In a safe deposit box for the last 40-50 years.

Frank I think if you put Ruth Auto or something like that in the title you will get what you are looking for quicker. Nice find, but I am not qualified to give an opinion on that ball. Sure nice to look at though!!!

FWIW, the ball is correct for the time period, and is a tough item in its own right. Barnard's name would have only appeared on American League balls from 1928 to 1931. (Brandon may be able to narrow that date further based on the stampings).

I'll leave the signatures to others more qualified than myself.

It's gorgeous, and quite authentic.

My family doctor here in Seattle says his family has a Philadelphia wedding program signed by Ty Cobb. As the story goes, the bride was the doctor's aunt, Cobb happened to be at the hotel where the wedding took place and danced a dance with the bride.

I've never seem the item, but he's been my doctor, and a good one, for 15 years and I have no reason to believe he made up the story.

He is a genuine story teller and talker-- he has stories and funny recollections for me every time I see him. He's told me about the Cobb autograph several times over the years.

Another GREAT story, The Cobb. along w the Ruth ball. AWESOME ball and GREAT Stuff guys.

that ball is absolutely amazing and in great condition for its age.

How come the postman brought it over? Just to show it off? Was he selling it?

Don't know about the autos..seems like a legit story, but who knows nowadays...that said, that ball is gorgeous!

It's not abnormal for someone to share such a prize when he finds out you are an avid collector or dealer. The doctor told me about the Cobb program after finding out I collect.

The autographs look good IMHO. Nice ball.

Dan, James, David & Bilko
 

I sent each of you Emails in the Net54 system in response to your comments regarding the ball. Leon reports this morning that they may have been lost. Please acknowledge, whether you received my Email or not either here or to frank.burkett@gmail.com

Thanks. Frank

wow, and signed just a few days after he hit #500 !

Wow, you're right
 

#500 on Aug 11, 1929