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Willie Mays Signed Baseball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Willie Mays Signed Baseball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Willie Mays Signed Baseball

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05092013-1-2.1-4
Object Type Baseball
Inscriber (American, 1931 - 2024)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium leather, textile, rubber, cork, ink
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionFour major league baseballs, each signed by Willie Mays and stamped with the name of former National League President, William D. White (1989-94), the first African American to hold that position.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library. Additional Details
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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