Don Grate Autographed Official Major League Baseball Inscribed 445'-1'' 8/27/56

This official Major League Baseball was hand signed by Don Grate (b. 1923 -d. 2014). Grate was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1945-1946. He was known for his arm, including once throwing the ball 445 ft 1 in. In addition to baseball, Grate played basketball in the NBA, for the Sheboygan Redskins in 1949 and 1950. The autograph is guaranteed authentic, and includes authentication from PSA/DNA. (This item does not include TRISTAR Authentication.)