1956 Los Angeles Angels L.A. Team Signed AUTO Baseball PCL Chicago Cubs /w Bob Thorpe D. 1960 Piper Davis

The 1956 Los Angeles Angels, managed by Bob Scheffing, are considered one of the greatest minor league teams ever. They dominated the Pacific Coast League with a 107–61 record and a powerhouse lineup led by Steve Bilko’s incredible 55 homers and 140 RBIs. Eight of the Angels players made the PCL All-Star team.

The Angels overwhelmed opponents with elite hitting, strong pitching depth, and a confident, entertaining style of play. They controlled the PCL race from wire to wire, packed Wrigley Field with fans, and delivered one of the most memorable seasons in PCL history, cementing their legacy as a legendary minor league club.

Offered is a rare Los Angeles Angels Baseball (put out by the team) signed by 18 members of the team.  The signatures would rate 9-10/10 and the baseball looks like it is just out of the box.

Many former and future Major League ballplayers were on the roster.  Autographs include (all listed below had Major League Service):

Bob Anderson

Steve Bilko (D. 1978 at age 49) member of the 1958 L.A. Dodgers

Johnny Briggs

Piper Davis (D. 1997) star player in the Negro Leagues with the Birmingham Black Barons and Homestead Grays and a teammate of a young Willie Mays

Gene Fodge

George Freese

Dave Hillman

Gene Mauch

Marino Pieretti (D. 1981 at age 60)

Bob Scheffing (D. 1985) manager

Bob Speake

Ed Tappe (D. 1998)

Bob Thorpe (D. 1960 at age 24) played on the 1955 Cubs. He died at the age of 24 when he was accidentally electrocuted.  Super tough autograph!!!