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Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team

Overview

A white cowhide leather baseball with red stitching to the seams. Original signatures of the inaugural Perth Heat team cover the ball surface. The ball is stamped with the International Baseball Association 'official ball' logo, as well as details of the ball's construction and manufacturer's logo.

Historical information

Since their inaugural game on October 27, 1989, where they faced the Adelaide Giants at Parry Field, the Perth Heat has established a strong presence in Australian baseball, winning 15 Claxton Shields, including six Australian League Baseball championships (at time of writing). In short, the Heat is synonymous with success.

Perth Heat Media [https://perthheat.com.au/news/five-year-license-extension/]

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-100-2020.542
Item type
Material
Width
7 cm
Height or length
7 cm
Inscriptions and markings

'International Baseball Association * Official Ball'
'IBA'
'Mizuno 100'
'Cork center'
'Accurate Size & Wt.'
'Japan'
'Cowhide Cover'

[19 original signatures]

Contextual Information

This baseball has been signed by members of the inaugural 1989 Perth Heat baseball team and was donated by team member Lyall Barwick to the Baseball WA Museum & Archives.

Statement of significance

Of historic significance, this well-provenanced, signed ball records the names of baseballers from the inaugural playing roster of the Western Australian Perth Heat Team who participated in the first-ever Australian Baseball League game.

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Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
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Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team
Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team.
Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team
Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team.
Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team
Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team.
Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team
Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team.
Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team
Baseball signed by inaugural 1989 Perth Heat Team.

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