Willie Mays 1955 New York Giants Team Signed National League Baseball JSA COA
Though the New York Giants finished as third place also-rans in 1955 while their crosstown rivals the Yankees and Dodgers faced off in the World Series, it's important to note they were the reigning champions, having won the 1954 "Fall Classic". The 1955 Giants return to the light with this team-signed baseball with (25) autographs, including the great Willie Mays. In addition to the superstar centerfielder, nearly all of those who decorated this period signed Official National League Giles ball (EX) with their signatures, are holdovers from the 1954 championship squad.
North Panel: Joey Amalfitano, Paul Giel, Willie Mays, Jim Hearn, Johnny Antonelli, Ray Katt, Billy Gardner
South Panel: Mickey Grasso, Foster Castleman, Marv Grissom, Hank Thompson, Wes Westrum, Sal Maglie, Hoyt Wilhelm ("5-6", HOF)
East Panel: "Whitey" Lockman, "Dusty" Rhodes, Don Mueller, Davey Williams
West Panel: Al Dark, Al Corwin, Bobby Hofman, "Windy" McCall, Don Liddle, Monte Irvin , Bill Taylor. Durocher is a stamp.
