1965 Pittsburgh Pirates Signed (22) Official National League Baseball. Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell. JSA
Official National League Baseball signed in ink by 22 members of the 1965 Pittsburgh Pirates, including Hall of Famers: Roberto Clemente, and Willie Stargell, both sharing the same signed panel. The signature of Harry Walker has been deemed a clubhouse version as usually found.
Includes a Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication and housed in an acrylic display cube.
Official National League Baseball signed in ink by 22 members of the 1965 Pittsburgh Pirates, including Hall of Famers: Roberto Clemente, and Willie Stargell, both sharing the same signed panel. The signature of Harry Walker has been deemed a clubhouse version as usually found.
Includes a Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication and housed in an acrylic display cube.
Official National League Baseball signed in ink by 22 members of the 1965 Pittsburgh Pirates, including Hall of Famers: Roberto Clemente, and Willie Stargell, both sharing the same signed panel. The signature of Harry Walker has been deemed a clubhouse version as usually found.
Includes a Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication and housed in an acrylic display cube.
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The 1965 Pittsburgh Pirates featured two of baseball’s all-time greats: Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell, who would later define an era of Pirates’ success. Clemente, known for his unmatched right-field defense, rocket arm, and consistency at the plate, was in his prime, hitting .329 with 194 hits and earning his third consecutive Gold Glove. Stargell, in just his third full season, was an emerging power hitter, blasting 27 home runs and driving in 107 RBIs while beginning to showcase the leadership that would define his career.
The team, managed by Harry Walker, finished third in the National League with a record of 90-72, hinting at the potential that would later lead to their World Series glory in 1971. Despite falling short of the postseason, the 1965 Pirates were a glimpse into an exciting future and a showcase of two legends at different stages of their careers.