2017 October Legends Closing November 11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/12/2017
In 1999, the New York Yankees won their second consecutive World Series, defeating the Atlanta Braves in a brief, four game series. The Yanks were an offensive juggernaut in ’99, with four players clearing the 100 RBI plateau. Derek Jeter had his first truly great season in ’99, finishing with 24 home runs, 102 RBI, 28 stolen bases, and a .349 batting average.
This baseball has been signed by 29 members of the 1999 Yankees, with Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre’s signature appearing on the sweet spot. Other signatures on this Official American League Gene A. Budig baseball include Jeter, Andy Pettitte, David Cone, Bernie Williams, Joe Girardi, Mariano Rivera, Chris Chambliss, Roger Clemens, Paul O’Neill, Tino Martinez, Willie Randolph, Jeff Nelson, Luis Sojo, Orlando Hernandez, Mel Stottlemyre, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Stanton, Chili Davis, Clay Bellinger, Ed Yarnall, Dhawn Spencer, Ramireo Mendoza, Don Zimmer, and several more. The signatures have been written in blue pen. This item comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (W02929).