1957 Brooklyn Dodgers Team-Signed ONL Baseball - Koufax, Drysdale

1957 Brooklyn Dodgers Team-Signed ONL Baseball - Koufax, Drysdale, Snider, Campanella, Hodges & More Historic 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers team-signed Official National League (Warren Giles) baseball featuring approximately 22 signatures from the franchise's final season in Brooklyn, highlighted by Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella and manager Walter Alston. The 1957 season marked the end of one of baseball's most storied eras, as the Dodgers played their final season in Brooklyn before relocating to Los Angeles in 1958. The roster brought together established stars from Brooklyn's great teams of the 1950s with emerging young pitchers Koufax and Drysdale, who would become cornerstones of the Dodgers dynasty that followed in Los Angeles. Signatures represented on the baseball include Walter Alston, Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Don Newcombe, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, Carl Erskine, Ed Roebuck, Roger Craig, Charlie Neal, Johnny Podres, Randy Jackson, Elmer Valo, Clem Labine, Sandy Amoros, Carl Furillo, Rube Walker, Gino Cimoli, Don Bessent and others. These names correspond closely with the documented 1957 Brooklyn roster. An important team-signed artifact from the final chapter of Brooklyn Dodgers history, featuring many of the franchise's greatest players on a period Official National League baseball. Authentication No third-party authentication accompanies the baseball. The signatures appear consistent with known examples; however, prospective bidders are encouraged to review the accompanying high-resolution photographs and make their own assessment. Condition The baseball exhibits age-related toning and wear, with varying degrees of fading to the signatures. The Official National League Warren Giles stamping remains clearly visible. Please refer to the photographs for complete condition details. Details Team: Brooklyn Dodgers Year: 1957 Significance: Final Season in Brooklyn Baseball: Official National League Approximate Signatures: 22 Notable Signatures: Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, Walter Alston, Don Newcombe, Johnny Podres & Others Authentication: No third party authentication

Estimate:£132.85

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