Red and black stitched "Official National League" baseball having "America" manufacturers stamping which takes the form of an Eagle has been signed on the side panel, "Chief Bender". Vintage black ink signature rates 8/9 out of 10 with a slight imperfection to the "f" mentioned purely for the sake of accuracy. The baseball shows a slight hint of age toning presenting in unused condition. Bender enjoyed a lengthy career in baseball, primarily as a starting pitcher for Connie Mack and the Athletics from 1903 to 1914, a brief jump to the Federal League for the 1915 season, and then played with the Phillies in 1916 and 1917. Along the way he was part of (3) World Championship teams, pitched a no-hitter in 1910, and earned the universal respect of players throughout the game. Bender was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1953 and then passed away the following year in 1954. Single signature baseballs from Bender are incredibly rare with the offered example numbering as one of a single digit population we are able to document. Includes full LOA from JSA: Ball: NM, Signature: NM-MT