Auction Name: 2025 December 19 - 21 Winter Sports Catalog Auction

Lot Number: 82203

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/50081*82203

1934 Rogers Hornsby Single Signed Baseball. By 1934, Rogers Hornsby was nearing the end of one of the most remarkable hitting careers in baseball history. Playing for the St. Louis Browns at age thirty-eight, he still managed to produce a .304 average over twenty-four games, a testament to his enduring batting skill even as his playing time diminished. Hornsby's keen eye and mechanical precision at the plate remained intact, characteristics that had defined his dominance through the 1920's when he won seven batting titles and two MVP Awards. Though his power had faded, his understanding of hitting technique and strike-zone discipline were unmatched. Beyond his on-field contributions, Hornsby also served briefly as the Browns' player-manager, reflecting his ongoing influence and baseball intellect.

The provided OAL (Harridge) ball reminds us that Rajah had switched stadiums in St. Louis, and the "June 6, 1934" date handwritten in the same red ink as the 8/10 sweet spot signature matches up with a Browns visit to Comiskey Park, a 3-2 victory for the visitors. Ball is quite clean, having spent its long life in its original (if somewhat tattered) original cardboard "Reach" box. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.

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