The San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League finished the 1955 season with an 80–92 record, placing sixth in the PCL standings. The club led the league in offense with 739 runs scored but also allowed a league-high 773 runs.
Dave Melton powered the lineup with 19 home runs and 116 RBIs. Mike Baxes led the team’s regular hitters with a .323 batting average. On the mound, Gene Bearden paced the staff with 18 victories, while Bill Bradford posted a team-best 3.14 ERA among pitchers with qualifying appearances.
Offered is a gorgeous off- white OFFICIAL PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Claire V. Goodwin – President) baseball signed by 22 members of the team, highlighted by:
Includes former or future Major League ball players (all of the names listed played in the Big Leagues at one point in time:
Bill Bradford (D. 2000), Gene Bearden (D. 2004), Steve Nagy (D. 2016), Wayne Belardi (D. 1993), Ted Beard (D. 2011), Chuck Stevens (D. 2018), Jim (Junior) Walsh (D. 1990), Mike Baxes (D. 2023),Bob Greenwood (D. 1994), Bill Serena (D. 1996), Dave Melton (D. 2008),
Other highlights:
Tommy Heath (D. 1967 at age 53) manager of the team
Walt Judnich (D. 1971 at age 55) member of the ’48 Indians
Additionally signed by the team trainer – Leo Doc Hughes
