The 1998 Yankees were a team of destiny, winning 114 games during the regular season. Led by the “Core Four” of Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, and Jorge Posada, the Yankees won the American League East by a staggering 22 games. The Yanks swept the Rangers in the Division Series, and dispatched the Indians in six in the American League Championship Series. They faced the San Diego Padres in the World Series, where they handled their National League foe in a quick four games.

     This Gene A. Budig Official American League baseball has been signed by 28 members of the ’98 Yankees. Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre signed the sweet spot of this ball. Other signatures include Hall of Famer Tim Raines, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Darryl Strawberry, Chili Davis, David Wells, Joe Girardi, Ramiro Mendoza, Luis Sojo, Mike Stanton, Orlando Hernandez, Mel Stottlemyre, Tony Cloninger, Hideki Irabu, Jeff Nelson, and several others. These signatures have been written in blue pen. This item comes with a LOA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication (A03431).

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