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1930s–1940s New York Yankees Multi-Signed Baseball Featuring Lou Gehrig, Joe McCarthy, Jacob Ruppert, and Babe Dahlgren.
Outstanding vintage baseball signed by several central figures of the New York Yankees’ golden era. Most notably, the sweet spot is graced by Hall of Fame manager Joe McCarthy, who led the Yankees to seven World Series championships and is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in Major League history. Equally significant is the prized signature of Lou Gehrig, “The Iron Horse,” whose inspiring career and legacy make his autograph among the most coveted in the hobby. Also present are Hall of Fame owner Jacob Ruppert, the visionary who built the Yankees dynasty, and Babe Dahlgren, remembered as the man who replaced Gehrig at first base in 1939, ending his legendary consecutive games streak. Additional signatures of Yankees players from the 1930s–1940s era remain visible on the ball.
The ball shows age and wear from its era, with fading throughout, yet the historic combination of autographs—particularly McCarthy on the sweet spot alongside Gehrig, anchors it as a significant piece of Yankees history.
A rare and desirable relic from baseball’s most storied franchise, encapsulating the transition of one of its greatest eras, highlighted by the enduring presence of Gehrig and McCarthy together.