1979 Detroit Tigers Team Signed Baseball - Approx. 32 Signatures - Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker, Jack Morris, & More

Official American League baseball signed by members of the Detroit Tigers organization during the 1979 Major League Baseball season, featuring approximately 32 signatures from players, managers, and coaches.

The collection includes:

1979 Detroit Tigers Team Signed Baseball - Approx. 32 Signatures
Alan Trammell
Lou Whitaker
Jack Morris
Lance Parrish
Ron LeFlore
Aurelio Rodríguez
Aurelio López
Milt Wilcox
John Wockenfuss
Champ Summers
Jerry Morales
Fernando Arroyo
Dave Tobik
Steve Baker
Mark Wagner
Dan Gonzales
Les Moss (Manager)
Dick Tracewski (Coach)
Gates Brown (Coach)
and others

This baseball represents an exceptional snapshot of the Detroit Tigers during the 1979 season, highlighted by several players who would become the foundation of the franchise’s 1984 World Series Championship team.

The ball features future Hall of Fame shortstop Alan Trammell, longtime Tigers star Lou Whitaker, ace pitcher Jack Morris, and six-time All-Star catcher Lance Parrish. Together, the group became one of the defining cores in Tigers history and helped lead Detroit to one of the most dominant championship seasons of the 1980s.

Additional notable names include All-Star outfielder Ron LeFlore, Gold Glove third baseman Aurelio Rodríguez, longtime pitcher Milt Wilcox, and fan favourites Aurelio López and John Wockenfuss.

The roster composition and player/coach signatures present are consistent with the club’s 1979 season roster, creating a unique piece representing the early years of one of Detroit baseball’s most memorable eras.

Authentication & Provenance
This baseball originates from the personal collection of a former Toronto Blue Jays ball boy, who acquired the item during his time with the organization in the late 1970s.

The baseball has not been submitted for third-party authentication and is offered without a Certificate of Authenticity.

Condition
The baseball displays toning, surface wear, age-related discoloration, and handling wear consistent with vintage baseballs and long-term storage. Signatures exhibit natural variation in strength and clarity throughout, with some remaining bold and others displaying varying degrees of fading. Please refer to photographs for complete condition details.

Details
Item: 1979 Detroit Tigers Team Signed Baseball
Team: Detroit Tigers
Signatures: Approximately 32 Signatures
Notable Signers: Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker, Jack Morris, Lance Parrish, Ron LeFlore & Others
Authentication: No COA
Provenance: Former Toronto Blue Jays Ball Boy Collection