Unique ball as it was signed by Dr. H.W. Wendler, an osteopathic doctor who was the trainer for the 1948 Dodgers. Dr Wendler was a classmate of Dr. J.S. Denslow at Kirksville College of Osteopathy in Missouri. This ball was signed for Dr. Denslowby the visiting Dodgers in early 1948 at Cardinal Stadium. This ball comes passed down directly from the original owners family. Features 27 signatures including manager B.E. Shotton who was the last manager of the Dodgers in 1948, as theyhad 3 managers that season. Also includes Rex Barney, Ralph Branca, Carl Erskine, Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese, Jackie Robinson, Gil Hodges, Carl Furillo, Duke Snider, and more. Official National League Baseball, (Ford Frick,President)