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Enos Slaughter (d. 2002), nicknamed "Country", played from 1938–1942 and 1946-1959 for four different teams, but is noted primarily for his time with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is best known for scoring the winning run in Game Seven of the 1946 World Series (The Mad Dash). He was a 10× All-Star selection (1941, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953), 4× World Series champion (1942, 1946, 1956, 1958), and his #9 was retired by the St. Louis Cardinals. He was known for his hustle, especially for running hard to first base on walks, a habit later imitated by Pete Rose and David Eckstein. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Offered is an Official (William White – Costa Rica) National League Baseball that has been signed by Slaughter in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. Circa 1991-92.
JSA COA
Item: 13866
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