1947 Pittsburgh Pirates Signed (30) Baseball. Honus Wagner, Hank Greenberg. JSA. High Grade
Official National League baseball, signed in ink by 28 members of the 1947 Pirates (Spring Training), including Hall of Famers: Honus Wagner, Hank Greenberg (sweet spot) and Ralph Kiner.
Exceptionally bright, high grade signatures, some light soiling to ball. No clubhouse signatures. These team balls with Greenberg, in his last season and only season with the Pirates, is quite rare. Includes a Letter of Authenticity from JSA and housed in an acrylic display cube.
Official National League baseball, signed in ink by 28 members of the 1947 Pirates (Spring Training), including Hall of Famers: Honus Wagner, Hank Greenberg (sweet spot) and Ralph Kiner.
Exceptionally bright, high grade signatures, some light soiling to ball. No clubhouse signatures. These team balls with Greenberg, in his last season and only season with the Pirates, is quite rare. Includes a Letter of Authenticity from JSA and housed in an acrylic display cube.
Official National League baseball, signed in ink by 28 members of the 1947 Pirates (Spring Training), including Hall of Famers: Honus Wagner, Hank Greenberg (sweet spot) and Ralph Kiner.
Exceptionally bright, high grade signatures, some light soiling to ball. No clubhouse signatures. These team balls with Greenberg, in his last season and only season with the Pirates, is quite rare. Includes a Letter of Authenticity from JSA and housed in an acrylic display cube.
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Honus Wagner, the legendary shortstop of the early 20th century, and Hank Greenberg, the formidable power hitter of the 1930s, never actually shared a field together, but their legacies intertwine with the 1947 Pittsburgh Pirates in a fascinating way. Wagner, whose remarkable career with the Pirates set a high bar for excellence, had retired long before the 1947 season but remained a revered figure in Pittsburgh baseball lore. Hank Greenberg, a towering figure in baseball history known for his time with the Detroit Tigers, was a key figure in the 1947 season, although he was nearing the end of his illustrious career. The 1947 Pirates, a team in transition and recovery after World War II, were a mix of emerging talent and seasoned players like Greenberg. The contrast between Wagner's historical impact and Greenberg's final season with the Pirates highlights a unique chapter in baseball history, underscoring the rich tapestry of the sport's evolution.
