As far as signatures go, you won't do much better than this. Covered with 19 world-class signatures from key American players who took part in the famed 1934 Tour of Japan. Includes Ruth, Mack (signed twice), Gehrig, Averill, Gehringer, Foxx, Gomez, Berg & more. What makes this one such a keeper is the type of ink used. All signatures are penned in a thick fountain pen with a large tip, defining these signatures as some of the best yet. Some signatures are slightly bled from an excess of ink, but the key is, you can read these signatures from a mile away. Ball is additionally inscribed in the same ink, "To the Windels with best wishes from All-American baseball team, 1934 aboard S.S. Empress Japan." Non-official ball with green & red laces is covered with a pleasing brown patina that gives the sphere its distinctive glow.