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			Any idea guys on the appx age of ball? Does have BASE BALL in two words, but don't know much bout it. Any help appreciated. Thanks 
		
		
		
			 
		
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			The ball's marked "leather" which I think indicates it's cowhide rather than horsehide, so I don't think it's very old. As horsehide became less available, ball manufacturers had to switch to cowhide. The Major Leagues made the switch in 1974.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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