The 1978 New York Yankees, led by the one-two pitching punch of 20-game-winners Ron Guidry and Ed Figueroa, won 100 games in the regular season. None of these wins were more exciting than the 100^th, which came in the 163^rd game of the Yankees season. Facing the Boston Red Sox in a one-game playoff to reach the postseason, the Yankees triumphed after slight shortstop Bucky Dent hit a rare home run against Red Sox starter Mike Torrez. In the postseason, the Yanks defeated the Royals in a four game American League Championship Series, setting up a Fall Classic matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Yankees eased to a six game World Series victory, with October hero Bucky Dent earning World Series MVP honors.

The item offered here is an Official Major League Bowie K. Kuhn baseball signed by 19 members of the 1978 Yankees. Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson has signed the sweet spot, while the remaining signatures include the Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, Ron Guidry, Chris Chambliss, Mickey Rivers, Graig Nettles, Sparky Lyle, Ed Figueroa, Cliff Johnson, Willie Randolph, Dick Tidrow, Jim Spencer and several more. The signatures have been written in blue pen. This item, a limited edition one of 78, comes with a LOA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication (A89204).

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