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1960's Roberto Clemente "Single Signed" Baseball

Currency:USD Category:Sports - Cards & Fan Shop / Sports - Autographs (Original) Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
1960's Roberto Clemente Single Signed Baseball
<B>1960's Roberto Clemente "Single Signed" Baseball.</B></I> In a time when superstar baseball players tend to disappoint more than inspire, a hero like this Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer looks all the more impressive. Clemente's untimely passing in an airplane accident while on a humanitarian mission to aid Nicaraguan earthquake victims has left the hobby with a dearth of quality signatures, and particularly single signed baseballs, which approach or exceed $10,000 for quality examples. Surely this "Regulation League" ball would be in that elite class if it were a genuine single, but it is instead the work of a professional restorationist, who has removed other autographs that once joined Roberto's through an incredible chemical process. Clemente's sweet spot blue ink signature rates an impressive 9/10. Not even the most eagle-eyed among us will be able to discern a difference between this ball and a true single, making it a genuine bargain for the smart bidder. <I>LOA from PSA/DNA. LOA from James Spence Authentication.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Balls, Pucks, etc., Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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