Only Known Bob Scheffing Single Signed Baseball D. 1985 JSA COA #DD06947

1950s Bob Scheffing Single Signed Baseball.  Scheffing was a notable Major League catcher who played from 1941-1951.  He was the manager of the Detroit Tigers (1961-1963) and the Chicago Cubs (1957-1959) and was also the General Manager of the New York Mets from 1970-1975. Scheffing was voted Manager of the year in 1961.  He passed away in 1985 and this is likely the only Scheffing signed ball known to exist.  The black ink signature rates approximately 8/10 in strength.  The ball is in near mint condition with a light tone throughout.  Includes a matching Certificate of Authenticity from JSA (#DD06947).