Description: Elaborate folk-art tribute ball hand-painted by former minor-league umpire George Sosnak (1922-1992) commemorating the baseball career of Hall of Fame shortstop Luke Appling. Illustrations of Appling adorn two of the side panels, while much of the remaining surface area features Sosnak's meticulous hand-painted lettering. The other illustration recreates the Indians team logo. The text provides copious biographical information pertaining to Appling's career, including a year-by-year listing of his batting statistics. Signed and dated ("1963") by Sosnak on the Appling panel showing him with bat in hand. Although Sosnak was a prolific artist, by some accounts creating over 800 illustrated baseballs, the popularity of his works has continued to grow with each passing decade. Sosnak is nearly as well known in the folk-art community as he is in the field of baseball collectibles, so it is no surprise that examples of his work can be found in both the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, and the American Folk Art Museum in New York City. One of Sosnak's balls (detailing JFKās Opening Day pitch at a 1962 Senators game) can even be found in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. D#106 Welcome to Showpieces Sports. We offer the finest in Sports Memorabilia and autographs. Shipping is always fast and free. If you have any questions please message us through ebay.
Price: 2495 USD
Location: Deal, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-28T18:27:50.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Sport: Baseball
Player: Frank Robinson
Signed: Yes
Original/Reprint: Original
Product: Ball
