The Giants’ first year in San Francisco saw them finish 80–74, good for third place in the National League under manager Bill Rigney. Willie Mays starred with a .347 average, 29 homers, and 96 RBI, while rookie Orlando Cepeda won NL Rookie of the Year with 25 home runs. The team played at Seals Stadium and showcased a strong young core that hinted at future contention, combining established stars with rising talent to make their West Coast debut a successful transition season.
Offered is an off-white Official Champions League Reach baseball that features 24 signatures from members of the San Francisco Giants in their first year in the Bay area.
Includes: Willie Mays (HOF), Orlando Cepeda (HOF), Felipe Alou (rookie), Whitey Lockman, Marv Grissom, Eddie Bressoud, Ruben Gomez, Daryl Spencer, Nick Testa (played in 1 game for the Giants in 1958 and his entire MLB career), Bob Schmidt, Paul Giel, Johnny Antonelli, Ray Jablonski, Jim Davenport, Hank Sauer, Ramon Monzant, Stu Miller, Al Worthington, Mike McCormack, Valmy Thomas, and Bob Speake
Bill Rigney (ss)(stamped as the manager almost always did on team baseballs during this era).
Super clean HISTORIC ball!!!
