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Lot 31
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Lot Number: 31
Description: Significant President John F. Kennedy single signed baseball as presented to Mickey Vernon c.1961-63 (Mickey Vernon provenance)(PSA/DNA 7 NM). Official J.Cronin American League baseball is signed and inscribed, "To Mickey Best Wishes, John F. Kennedy" in blue ink. Salutation and signature remain in very fine condition rating 7/8 out of 10. The ball was signed by President Kennedy for Mickey Vernon during the Washington Senators opening day games between 1961 and 1963. Kennedy attended the Senators' opening day home games in 1961, 1962, and 1963, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch each time. As manager of the Senators, Vernon was afforded the opportunity to meet the President prior to the start of the opening home games from the aforementioned three seasons as evidenced by period photographic images. The ball itself shows minor surface soiling, having possibly been rubbed up for game use. As several baseballs were handed to Kennedy before the first pitch for each game, it is unclear whether this particular ball was the actual first pitch thrown. The offered baseball is one of a scant few signed by President Kennedy with direct provenance, and was one of Mickey Vernon's most cherished pieces from his personal collection. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA (7 NM), original photograph of Kennedy with Mickey Vernon (three baseballs visible) c.1961 by Don Wingfield, modern era color image of Kennedy throwing out first pitch alongside of Mickey Vernon, letter of provenance from the Vernon family. Includes signed letter of provenance from Geddy Lee with this lot featured in Geddy's forthcoming book "72 Stories from the Collection of Geddy Lee". A signed copy of the book will accompany the winning bid of this lot : Ball: EX, Signature: EX-MTEstimated Price Range: ($50,000-$100,000)
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