Don Larsen – Autographed “Perfect Game” Photograph

New York Yankees – World Series Perfect Game, October 8, 1956

This powerful black-and-white photograph shows Don Larsen delivering a pitch during his perfect game in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series, a feat unmatched in baseball postseason history.

Larsen has boldly signed the photo in blue ink, adding the inscription:

“10-8-56”

— the date of his legendary performance at Yankee Stadium, when he retired all 27 Brooklyn Dodgers batters without a single baserunner.

About Don Larsen:

• Full Name: Don James Larsen

• Born: August 7, 1929 — Died: January 1, 2020

• Teams: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Athletics, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, others

• Position: Pitcher

• Career Highlights:

  • 1956 World Series MVP

  • Pitched the only perfect game in World Series history (October 8, 1956)

  • 1956 Babe Ruth Award (for postseason excellence)

  • Teammate of Mantle, Berra, Ford, and DiMaggio during the Yankees dynasty years

In Game 5 of the 1956 World Series, Larsen threw 97 pitches, struck out seven, and faced the minimum 27 batters. Catcher Yogi Berra’s iconic leap into Larsen’s arms after the final out remains one of baseball’s most celebrated images.

Details:

• Athlete: Don Larsen

• Team: New York Yankees

• Opponent: Brooklyn Dodgers

• Date of Event: October 8, 1956

• Signature Ink: Blue felt-tip pen

• Inscription: “10-8-56”

• Photo Type: Black-and-white 8" × 10" action shot

• Condition: Excellent — strong signature contrast, crisp image, no discoloration or wear

Collector’s Note:

This signed photograph is one of the cornerstone pieces of any Yankees or World Series memorabilia collection. The 1956 perfect game stands as one of baseball’s most celebrated single-game achievements, and Larsen’s own notation of the date ties the autograph directly to the historic event.