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Home At Last: Casey Stengel Signed Ball

Stengel Autographed Ball from First Shea Game - Autograph Detail Enlarge
Stengel Autographed Ball from First Shea Game Enlarge
Stengel Autographed Ball from First Shea Game Enlarge
Stengel Autographed Ball from First Shea Game Enlarge
Stengel Autographed Ball from First Shea Game Enlarge
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Date: April 17, 1964

The Mets opened the 1964 season at a new home: Shea Stadium. This ball was used in the first game at the stadium, a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Skippered by Casey Stengel, the Mets would finish with a 33-48 home record that season.

Tags: 1960s • 1964 season • autographed • Baseball • casey stengel • Shea Stadium • used

( C ) New York Mets (photo by Heritage Werks)

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