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1930s/40s Chicago White Sox Team Baseball Autographs ID (maybe Comiskey?) (updated w/ clearer pics)

While cleaning up my parent's house (they are moving) I found this old baseball.

This used to be sitting on my grandma's shelf. My dad said that it was probably signed by 1930s/1940s Chicago White Sox Players.

Apparently, my great-grandfather managed a famous country club on the south side of Chicago in the 30s/40s. Lots of famous people came through (including the White Sox) and he got their autos.

There seems to be a “Charles Comiskey” auto on it.

I was just wondering if anyone knew who signed this baseball?

(Note this is an update to a previous post I did on this. I have added a lot clearer photos.)

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Permalink Reply by Nick Dimeo on December 23, 2022 at 6:43pm

In addition to Comiskey, Hall of Famer Luke Appling is very prominent on the ball. The ball would then date to 1930/31 as Comiskey dies in 1931 and Appling starts his career with the White Sox in 1930. From there I would just find a team roster from that time and start marking them off.

Also, I notice Joe Tinker is on there. That is a big one and worth about a grand. If you can locate Moe Berg you would really be rolling in the money.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 24, 2022 at 6:27am

Tinker is huge, very rare. Also includes Ted Lyons and Monty Stratton. The Comiskey is questionable, in my opinion. he typically signed as Chas and his secretary did sign for him, especially that late in his life. Can't find any examples of his full name signature.