{"product_id":"1948-oakland-oaks-pcl-champs-team-signed-auto-baseball-w-ernie-lombardi-billy-martin","title":"1948 Oakland Oaks PCL Champs Team Signed AUTO Baseball \/w Ernie Lombardi Billy Martin","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 1948 Oakland Oaks finished atop the Pacific Coast League with a dominant 114–74 record. Oakland led the league offensively, scoring 1,012 runs, while allowing 849.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe roster featured a remarkable collection of talent, including Ralph Buxton, Loyd Christopher, Merrill Combs, Nick Etten, Ed Fernandes, Charlie Gassaway, Tom Hafey, Ray Hamrick, Lloyd Hittle, Earl Jones, Bob Klinger, Cookie Lavagetto, Thornton Lee, Gene Lillard, Dario Lodigiani, Ernie Lombardi, Billy Martin, George Metkovich, Jack Salveson, Ed Samcoff, Les Scarsella, Floyd Speer, Jim Tobin, Lou Tost, Frenchy Uhalt, Maurice Van Robays, Les Webber and Aldon Wilkie, all of whom reached the Major Leagues during their careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eManaged by Casey Stengel, the Oaks combined depth, experience and firepower to secure one of the most impressive seasons in league history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThey would end up winning the PCL Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOffered is a Wilson Official League baseball signed by 10 members of the team, but what a lineup on this ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIncludes Autographs of:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilly Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (D 1989) Yankees Legendary player and manager\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDario Lodigiani (D. 2008) Philadelphia Athletics, White Sox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLloyd Christopher (D. 1991) Red Sox, 1945 Cubs, White Sox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLess Webber (D. 1986) Brooklyn Dodgers, 1948 Indians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGeorge “Catfish” Metkovich (D. 1995) 1946 Red Sox, Indians, White Sox, Pirates, Cubs, Milwaukee Braves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEd Fernandes \u003c\/b\u003e(D. 1968 at age 50) Pirates, White Sox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLes Scarsella \u003c\/b\u003e(D. 1958 at age 45) Cincinnati Reds, Boston Bees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eErnie Lombardi\u003c\/b\u003e (D. 1977) Baseball HOF catcher Cincinnati Reds\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albersheim's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48461041139867,"sku":"14520","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/2026-04-2514.24.27.jpg?v=1777401900","url":"https:\/\/www.albersheims.com\/products\/1948-oakland-oaks-pcl-champs-team-signed-auto-baseball-w-ernie-lombardi-billy-martin","provider":"Albersheim's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}