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Lot Number: 240
Description: July 7, 1963 Mercury Seven Astronauts autographed baseball - signed during a visit to the Milwaukee Braves. Spalding W.Giles Official National League baseball has been signed by Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, and Alan Shepard. All are done in ink rating 8 out of 10. Ball is just a shade off white with bold stampings and a touch of light scattered surface wear. A notation written on the sweetspot reads "July 7, 1963 Houston, Tex." An article written for the Houston Chronicle the following day notes that the Astronauts had appeared in the Milwaukee Braves locker room after a game they played against the Colts and were swarmed by players requesting autographs on baseballs. A desirable piece featuring four legendary members of the space program with an interesting association to our National Pastime. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA: EX/MTEstimated Price Range: ($1,000-$2,000)
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