The 1952 New York Yankees finished the season with a 95-59 record defeating the Dodgers in 7 games in the World Series. Led by the powerful bats of catcher Yogi Berra (30 home runs 98 RBI) and Mickey Mantle (.311 average 23 home runs) along with the pitching of Allie Reynolds (20-8 2.06 ERA) the team was in the midst of a strong of five consecutive World Series victories. This team-signed baseball comes from that championship ballclub. The signatures include an early one from Mickey Mantle in his first full season on the team. Other Hall of Famers and Yankee greats include Eddie Lopat Jerry Coleman Gene Woodling Frank "Spec" Shea Joe Ostrowski Casey Stengel (HOF) Bob Cerv Johnny Mize (HOF) Tom Morgan Vic Raschi Johnny Sain Joe Collins Phil Rizzuto (HOF) Yogi Berra (HOF) Bob Kuzava Archie Wilson Bill Dickey (HOF) Hank Bauer Andy Carey Allie Reynolds Gil McDougald Bobby Hogue Johnny Hopp Jim Turner Frank Crosetti Jim McDonald and one we cannot identify for a grand total of 28 signatures (missing only Billy Martin among the starting lineup). While some of the signatures have faded all are still legible. The ball has been coated with a light layer of shellac for preservation. Auction LOA from JSA. In addition please note that this item is guaranteed by Love of the Game to pass authentication from one of the hobby's three major autograph authenticators: James Spence Authentication PSA/DNA or SGC Authentic. Please see our auction rules at http://loveofthegameauctions.com/rules.aspx for details on our guarantee and bid with confidence.