VERY RARE Tallahasse Capitals 1929-39 signed Offical 97 league ball READ READ

Description: The Capitals played at Centennial Field. Centennial Field was built in 1925 and demolished in 1975. It was located on South Monroe Street just South of the State Capitol Building. Today, the site has been repurposed and hosts a new Centennial Field at Cascades Park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The ball is inscribed 1929 Tallahassee Capitols. It is embossed with GA FL league stamp. The team played in 1925 then rolled into the major league minor system keeping the same name. The team originated in the Georgia–Florida League as the Capitals. They had affiliation deals with the New York Giants (1935–1936), Brooklyn Dodgers (1938) and Cleveland Indians (1939). The onset of World War II led to the team temporarily shutting down in 1942. When the war ended, they reformed as an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1946, now known as the Tallahassee Pirates. When that agreement ended, they joined the Alabama–Florida League for one last season, in 1951, as the Tallahassee Citizens. So either the ball (which was discontinued with red and black stitch in 1934) was stamped with the GA-FL as it is in the typical spot . Unique RARE historical ball. One of the signatures: Played in 1939 for Tallahassee team total of 4 years ( 1937 thru 1940) on area minor league teams and pitched 238 innings for the Capitols. Oliver Pickel Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-11, 170lb (180cm, 77kg) Born: 1919 Full Name: Oliver J. Pickel Argyle "Montie" Pierson Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-1, 180lb (185cm, 81kg) Born: 1917 "Monte" Pierson played for Tallahassee in 1938-1939 Casey Kimbrell James W. Kimbrell Born: 1913 Primary Position: Outfield Bats: Left Throws: Height: 5'10" Weight: 175 Career: 1935-1941 Casey Kimbrell compiled a career batting average of .301 with 65 home runs and 0 RBI in his 842-game career with the Jeanerette Blues, Clinton Owls, Tallahassee Capitols, Winston-Salem Twins, Winnipeg Maroons and Madison Blues. He began playing during the 1935 season and last took the field during the 1941 campaign. Thomas "Red" Burt Born: 1919 Primary Position: Pitcher Bats: Left Throws: Left Height: 5'10" Weight: 175 Career: 1939-1941 Thomas Burt compiled a career record of 0 wins and 2 losses and a 8.00 ERA in his 2-game pitching career with the Tallahassee Capitols, Thomasville Tourists and Thomasville Lookouts. He began playing during the 1939 season and last took the field during the 1941 campaign Oscar James "Jesse" McClure Born: August 9, 1920 Ringgold, GA US Deceased: November 6, 1944 Chattanooga, TN US Primary Position: Second base All Position(s) Played: SS Bats: Left Throws: Right Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 Career: 1939-1944 Oscar McClure compiled a career batting average of .292 with 4 home runs and 98 RBI in his 580-game career with the Tallahassee Capitols, Greeneville Burley Cubs, Cy Lowery Born: 1918 Primary Position: Shortstop Bats: Left Throws: Height: 5'8" Weight: 155 Career: 1938-1941 Cy Lowery compiled a career batting average of .298 with 2 home runs and 0 RBI in his 369-game career with the Cordele Reds and Tallahassee Capitols. He began playing during the 1938 season and last took the field during the 1941 campaign. Harold (Hal)Schultz Harold F. Schultz Born: 1913 Primary Position: Shortstop Bats: Right Throws: Height: 5'9" Weight: 158 Career: 1934-1941 Harold Schultz compiled a career batting average of .267 with 7 home runs and 0 RBI in his 954-game career with the Rock Island Islanders, Greenville Buckshots, Greenwood Giants, Portsmouth Cubs, Tallahassee Capitols, Tarboro Serpents/Goobers, Oklahoma City Indians and Jacksonville Tars. He began playing during the 1934 season and last took the field during the 1941 campaign.Walter "Lefty" Ogiego Walter S. Ogiego Born: April 27, 1914 Deceased: August 0, 1980 Primary Position: Pitcher Bats: Left Throws: Left Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 Career: 1939-1940 Walter Ogiego compiled a career record of 5 wins and 8 losses and a 4.87 ERA in his 28-game pitching career with the Tallahassee Capitols, Winston-Salem Twins and Buffalo Bisons. He began playing during the 1939 season and last took the field during the 1940 campaign. Joseph (Joe) L. Langston Born: 1920 Primary Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 Career: 1940-1946 Joseph Langston compiled a career record of 16 wins and 32 losses and a 4.46 ERA in his 83-game pitching career with the Tallahassee Capitols, Fort Pierce Bombers, Winston-Salem Twins, Beaumont Exporters and Abilene Blue Sox. He began playing during the 1940 season and last took the field during the 1946 campaign. Morris Alexander Position: Center-fielder Bats: Unknown • Throws: Unknown Full Name: Morris Alexander roster in Tallahassee no stats. The ball with nothing on is priced CIRCA - 1918 MANUFACTURER - P. Goldsmith's Sons Co. Cincinnati, Ohio SIZE - 9" - 5 oz. PRICE GUIDE - $300.00 - $400.00

Price: 999 USD

Location: Auburn, Alabama

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