August 19

August 19, 1974 Joe Morgan Game Used Baseball Attributed to First MLB Grand Slam. Lightly toned and soiled Charles Feeney National League baseball attributed to have been hit by Joe Morgan for his first career grand slam home run. Morgan's Cincinnati reds obliterated the Philadelphia Phillies behind a seven RBI performance by Joe including the referenced grand slam. The ball is inscribed on a side panel in black felt tip marker over top of faded ink both in Morgan's hand, "First Big League Grand Slam Aug 19, 1974 2nd HR of gm, 3 Run Hr, 7 RBI's". Notably, one side panel of the ball displays a very pronounced scuff mark likely due to landing impact. Includes letter of provenance from Theresa Morgan: EX

Estimate:$750

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