Rogers Hornsby Sr. (April 27, 1896 – January 5, 1963), nicknamed “The Rajah“, was an American baseball infielder, manager, and coach who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1915–1926, 1933), New York Giants (1927), Boston Braves (1928), Chicago Cubs (1929–1932), and St. Louis Browns (1933–1937). He was named the National League (NL)’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice, and was a member of one World Series championship team.
Official National League (Giles) Spalding signed baseball by Rogers Hornsby on the side panel. Followed by Casey Stengel on the sweet spot and Gil Hodges on side panels two Mets legends. Signatures signed blue ballpoint pen. Each player signed on his own panel so it can be displayed as a single signed baseball.