baseball
Catalog Number
2005.5.5Description
Baseball, with Detroit Tigers logo and numerous autographs. Some of the autographs include the following: Al Kaline, outfield; John Hiller, pitcher; Mickey Stanley; Hal Naragon, coach; Jim Price, catcher; Fred Lasher, pitcher; Mickey Lolich, pitcher; Ernie Harwell; and, Willie Horton.The ball is inside a clear, plastic case.
History
Items in accession 2005.5 belonged to Phil Kimberley (1940-2011). Phil, the son of Walter and Helen Kimberley, grew up in Holland, MI.As a child, he was a member of the Third Reformed Church in Holland and later attended Hope Church. Phil's career was in the retail and wholesale clothing industries. In retirement, Phil collected coins and served as a docent at the Holland Museum and Cappon House.