Willie Randolph was a standout player for the New York Yankees. A member of the 1977 and 1978 World Series-winning teams, Randolph was a steady presence at second base and at the plate. Randolph finished his career with 2,210 hits. Following his playing career that ended following the 1992 season, Randolph joined the coaching ranks and re-joined the Yankees in 1994. In 1998, Randolph was the third base coach under manager Joe Torre.

Randolph was presented with this “Brut Perrier-Jouet Fleur De Champagne 1989” champagne bottle following the 1998 World Series victory over the San Diego Padres. This empty bottle has the signatures of 31 members of the World Series winning Yankees squad. The signatures have all been signed in silver marker and include Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Tim Raines, Joe Torre, Bernie Williams, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez, Shane Spencer, Paul O’Neill, David Cone, David Wells and Randolph himself, along with several others. Some of the signatures have been scratched or rubbed. This item derives from the collection of Willie Randolph and a signed LOA from Willie Randolph will accompany this item.

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