Rawlings Official Major League Baseball hand-signed by Bobby Thomson, famed New York Giants outfielder, featuring a multi-line inscription referencing his historic “Shot Heard ’Round the World” home run on October 3, 1951. The signature appears prominently on the sweet spot in blue ink, with the detailed inscription on an adjacent panel reading “I did not feel the pain for the shot heard round the world Oct. 3, 1951,” commemorating one of the most iconic moments in baseball history.

Thomson’s dramatic walk-off home run to win the 1951 National League pennant remains one of the most celebrated plays in MLB history, cementing his legacy among baseball greats.

The baseball includes a PSA/DNA authentication sticker (F44972), confirming the authenticity of the signature and inscription.

Dimensions
Official Major League Baseball

Condition Report
Moderate toning and surface wear consistent with age. Ink shows some light fading but remains legible. Stitching intact. Authentication sticker present and secure.

Bobby Thomson autograph signed baseball Shot Heard Round the World 1951 New York Giants inscription PSA DNA collectible MLB historic home run memorabilia

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