Official American League baseball (Harridge) signed in blue ink by the following 27 members of the 1951 World Champion New York Yankees: Mickey Mantle, Berra, DiMaggio (sweet spot, clubhouse signature), Stengel (sweet spot, clubhouse signature), Morgan, Mize, Shea, Raschi, Brideweser, Silvera, Hopp, Overmire, Ostrowski, Houk, Brown, Kuzava, Reynolds, Sain, Hogue, Coleman, McDougald, Schallock, Lopat, Bauer, Woodling, Muncrief, and one other we could not identify. The notation "To Sr. M Adele - Best Wishes - The Yankees & Tom Henrich" is scripted across the manufacturer stamping. The year 1951 was a momentous one in Yankees history as the team bid farewell to Joe DiMaggio and welcomed his heir apparent, Mickey Mantle. The transition was certainly a smooth one, as the Yankees captured their third consecutive World Championship (en route to a record five consecutive titles) by defeating the Giants in the World Series. 1951 New York Yankees team-signed balls are among the most desirable from the era, and the offered ball is no exception. The manufacturer stampings are faded but otherwise the ball is in Excellent condition overall.