Vintage Spalding Pro League baseball autographed in ballpoint by 26 members of the famed 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets including manager Gil Hodges on the sweet spot, though obscured by tape residue (very rare autograph; died 1972), coaches Joe Pignatano and Eddie Yost (died 2012); plus 23 players including Hall of Famers Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver, Wayne Garrett, Bud Harrelson, Jerry Grote, Tommie Agee (died 2001), Duffy Dyer, Cleon Jones, Ed Kranepool, Al Weis, Rod Gaspar, J.C. Martin, Ed Charles, Amos Otis, Kevin Collins, Jerry Koosman, Gary Gentry, Don Cardwell (died 2008), Jim McAndrew, Ron Taylor, Tug McGraw (died 2004), Cal Koonce (died 1993) and Al Jackson. Signatures have moderate to severe fading. Authenticated by JSA, with their auction house letter of authenticity (it incorrectly states there are 25 signatures when there actually are 26). ONLY ONE AVAILABLE FOR SALE.