Neal Ball

Cornelius Ball (April 22, 1881 – October 15, 1957) was born in Grand Haven, Michigan. He put together 7 seasons in the majors, his service running from 1907 through 1913, and the New York Yankees of the American League stand as the club he is most identified with. His full professional career, counting minor-league campaigns, ran 22 years from 1903 to 1924. He was listed at 5'7" and 145 pounds, and he hit and threw right-handed. For collectors, his vintage cardboard footprint is anchored by an appearance in the T206 White Border set, the survey most often consulted when his image is the target. That single-issue presence narrows the chase but also keeps demand concentrated on a known card. He was 76 years of age at the time of his death. It took him 4 years of professional ball before he reached the majors. He continued in the professional game for 11 more seasons after his last big-league appearance. He was roughly 26 years old at the time of his major-league debut. He died in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was laid to rest at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport, Connecticut (Section G - Lot 133 1/2 - Grave 7).