Spalding Cushioned Cork Center official baseball, signed in fountain pen and ballpoint ink by members of the 1957 American League Champion New York Yankees, housed in a custom etched glass display case.

Historically significant team-signed baseball hailing from the legendary 1950s New York Yankees dynasty era, capturing the 1957 American League Championship squad.

The ball displays numerous period pen signatures across the panels, including key stars, Hall of Famers, and fan favorites: Mickey Mantle (sweet spot / upper panel area), Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Gil McDougald, Bill Skowron, Tom Morgan, Eddie Lopat, Elston Howard, Bob Turley, Andy Carey, Eddie Robinson, Jerry Coleman, and Ralph Houk.

Also plainly visible are the Spalding trademark oval stamp and "Cushioned Cork Center / Yarn Wound" panel markings clearly visible beneath the signatures.

The ball is housed in a handsome, custom-built square glass display case featuring an etched interlocking "NY" Yankees logo on the front pane, supported by a mirrored internal base and a finished dark wood pedestal frame.

This 1957 New York Yankees team-signed baseball captures one of the most iconic franchises in sports history at the peak of its 1950s dynasty. Featuring signatures from Hall of Fame legends including Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, and Elston Howard, the ball represents the team's American League pennant-winning campaign following their 1956 World Series victory. Autographed in period inks on an official Spalding Cushioned Cork Center leather base, complete dynasty-era team balls remain premier centerpieces for sports collectors due to the legendary star power and enduring historical legacy of the era's roster. 

This lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Fleischer’s Auctions guaranteeing the signature’s authenticity and providing for a full refund should it fail authentication by PSA/DNA.  

[Sports, Sports History, Sports Memorabilia, Autographs, Signatures, Baseball]  

The signatures exhibit light to moderate age fading consistent with 1950s ink on leather, with a few signatures showing rub wear along the seams, but remaining legible throughout. The leather shell displays pleasing, uniform cream age toning with light surface scuffing near one seam.