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. Randolph got his first managerial job with the New York Mets in 2005.

Randolph was presented with this two-piece crystal “Man of the Year Award” from Spalding for his managerial success with the New York Mets in 2005. The Mets finished with an 89-73 record in Willie’s first year as manager, which was a 17-game improvement from the 2004 squad. This award measures approximately 8-inches high. A crystal baseball design with “SPALDING” etched in the front and etched laces sits on (not secured) a trapezoid shaped base. The bottom of the base is 3 ½ x 3 ½ inches and the top of the base measures 2 ½ x 2 ½ inches. Etched on the front of the base is “2005 Spalding Man of the Year Presented to Willie Randolph Manager – New York Mets”. This item derives from the collection of Willie Randolph and a signed LOA from Willie Randolph will accompany this item.

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