BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first baseball Ted Williams autographed when he was signed by the Red Sox in 1937 is up for online auction by Central Mass Auctions. The baseball was gifted to a friend of Willliams in 1937, and the family had kept it ever since. The one-of-a-kind baseball could bring up to $50,000.

Other auction highlights include rare 1984 Star Michael Jordan rookie cards, a Babe Ruth signed baseball, an 1880 display of the Worcester baseball team featuring the pitcher who pitched the first perfect game in baseball history, a photograph of Lou Gehrig in his last appearance as a Yankee, and a collection of photographs from a 1960s-80s Boston Red Sox and Celtics photographer. Over 300 items are being offered in total.

Auctioneer Wayne Tuiskula of Central Mass Auctions said, "We are pleased to offer this fine collection from consignors around the country. Many rare Central Mass baseball artifacts that were displayed by the Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park will round out this sale."

Online bidding ends Tuesday, November 17, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. ET. There will be a preview of select items on Saturday, November 14^th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Double Tree Inn in Westborough, MA.

For more information on this auction, upcoming auctions, and to join our email list, please visit https://centralmassauctions.com.

Contact:

Wayne Tuiskula - Central Mass Auctions

426593@email4pr.com 

508-612-6111

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