Vintage 1950 Spalding Baseball Ad Featuring Major League Balls
The 1950 advertisement for Spalding emphasizes the company's long-standing association with Major League Baseball, showcasing its official baseballs used in both the National League and the American League. The National League ball, endorsed by president Ford C. Frick, has been in use since 1876, marking 74 years of official status. The American League ball, authorized by William Harridge, has been recognized for 50 years. The ad highlights that Spalding-made baseballs are the exclusive choice for Major League, All-Star, and World Series games, declaring this to be a record unparalleled in sports history. The imagery used in the advertisement portrays a jubilant catcher, reinforcing the excitement and tradition surrounding the game of baseball.