President John F. Kennedy Single Signed Baseball JFK PSA DNA COA

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Significant President John F. Kennedy single signed baseball as presented to Mickey Vernon c.1961-63 (Mickey Vernon provenance, PSA/DNA 7 Near Mint).
Official J.Cronin American League baseball is signed on the sweet spot in bold blue ink, “John F. Kennedy”.Inscribed, “To Mickey Best Wishes”.Salutation and signature remain in very fine condition. The ball was signed by President Kennedy for Mickey Vernon during the Washington Senators opening day games between 1961 and 1963. Kennedy attended the Senators’ opening day home games in 1961, 1962, and 1963, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch each time. As manager of the Senators, Vernon was afforded the opportunity to meet the President prior to the start of the opening home games from the aforementioned three seasons as evidenced by period photographic images. As several baseballs were handed to Kennedy before the first pitch for each game, it is unclear whether this particular ball was the actual first pitch thrown. The offered baseball is one of a scant few signed by President Kennedy with direct provenance, and was one of Mickey Vernon’s most cherished pieces from his personal collection. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA (7 NM), original photograph of Kennedy with Mickey Vernon c.1961 by Don Wingfield, color image of Kennedy throwing out first pitch alongside of Mickey Vernon, letter of provenance from the Vernon family.

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