Size of a soft ball. Ball is old and weathered. Autograph is very visible. Given by Dr. Cherie Clodfelter.

“Dr. Cherie Clodfelter’s father was the principal at Barton Elementary in Irving, Texas from 1960 to 1972. Dizzy Dean’s brother, Daffy had grandchildren enrolled in this school. When Dizzy Dean visited the school Mr. C.R. Clodfelter asked Dizzy to sign the ball.”

Dizzy Dean  Baseball player

Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean , also known as Jerome Herman Dean, was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Browns.

• Born: January 16, 1910, Lucas, Arkansas, USA


• Died: July 17, 1974, Reno, Nevada, USA


• Cause of Death: Heart attack


• Nationality: United States of America


• Height: 6' 2" (1.88m)

Every ballplayer can remember the passion they had for the game as a kid. Dizzy Dean kept that passion and excitement all the way through his major league career.

"When ole Diz was out there pitching it was more than just another ballgame,” said teammate Pepper Martin. “It was a regular three-ring circus and everybody was wide awake and enjoying being alive.”

This is a true gem to have in ANY collection.  You don't even need to be a baseball fan to know how unique this item is to have in your possession.