The Nego Leagues were United States professional baseball leagues comprising teams of African Americans. Their statistics are now included in the Major League Baseball statistics in " long overdue recognition ". Very rare baseball signed by 7 members and one wife of the Nego Baseball League.
Seven members of the Negro League have hand-signed this Rawlings Official National League Baseball.
Signed by:
Left Fielder Jim Zapp (1924-2016),
Catcher Stanley Genn (1926-2011),
Pitcher Warren Peace (1921-2002),
Pitcher Toots Ferrell (1929-2002),
Pitcher/Right Fielder Ernest Burke (1924-2004),
Infielder Mahlon Duckett (1922-2015),
Right Fielder Butch McCord (1925-2011) and
Mrs. Leon Day ~ the wife of Pitcher Leon Day (1916-1995).
The signatures are James Spence authenticated.
The ball and signatures are in good condition
