Al Bumbry is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres from 1972 through 1985. Bumbry was the 1973 American League Rookie of the Year, and went on to be an All-Star and World Series champion. He is an inductee of the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Prior to his major league career, Bumbry served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Bronze Star.
Presented is an OAL (Budig) baseball autographed by Al Bumbry. He signed it on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint pen (“9”) with the inscription, “R.O.Y. 1973!!!”. The ball itself shows toning from age.
Authentication: JSA Basic Cert & Sticker