The Gold Glove Award is the ultimate acknowledgement of a ballplayer's fielding ability and former Kansas City Royals Pitcher and 1985 American League Cy Young Award winner Bret Saberhagen earned his first and only Gold Glove Award in 1989. Saberhagen, who finished his sixth season with the Royals, finishing with a 23-6 record and 2.16 ERA and winning his second Cy Young Award. This offered 17 x 16-inch trophy, while not the original award presented to Saberhagen, is a 100% genuine additional trophy made for display purposes. The award itself displays a gold-painted Rawlings model fielder’s glove mounted on a solid oak platform. The glove has been signed by Saberhagen in black marker on the palm. This award also features a bust photo of Saberhagen in his Royals’ hat embossed onto a metallic gold colored plate. A pair of gold painted Rawlings baseballs supported by golden tripods flank the glove. The base has a golden plaque engraved with "1989 RAWLINGS GOLD GLOVE AWARD Presented to BRET SABERHAGEN Honoring His Selection “THE FINEST IN THE FIELD!”". A pair of red Rawlings logos complete the plaque. The trophy is in excellent condition, displaying only minor abrasion marks and minimal edge wear. This coveted award still retains its impressive presence, a true icon of sports awards. This comes with a LOA from Beckett Authentication for the signature.

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