Jehosie 'Jay' Heard Autographed Official National League Baseball

Jay Heard was a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in 1954, becoming the first African American player for Baltimore's franchise. This team was also the first Orioles team to play in the American League. Heard began his professional career in the Negro Leagues playing with the Birmingham Black Barons, Memphis Red Sox, Houston Eagles and New Orleans Eagles. Jehosie passed away in 1999 at the age of 79. The autograph includes authentication from PSA/DNA (TRISTAR authentication not included).