Official Spalding National League baseball (WG) signed in ballpoint on the side panels by Mercury astronauts Gus Grissom, Alan Shepard, Wally Schirra and Scott Carpener. Sweet spot is labeled, in the same ink, July 7, 1963, Houston, Texas.' In fine condition, with a couple light scuffs, not affecting any signatures and end of Carpenter's signature a bit cramped. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.