2019 October Legends Closing October 19
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2019
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 and collected his 1,000th hit as a Yankee on August 5th, 1983 against Detroit Tigers pitcher Dave Rozema. This was Randolph’s 1,010th career hit as he started his career with 10 hits in 30 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1975 before being traded to the Yankees prior to the 1976 season.
Offered here is the very ball that Randolph hit for his 1,000th Yankee hit. This Official American League Lee MacPhail stamped baseball displays solid game use and has in bold black marker on the side panel “1,000 Base Hit As A Yankee --- Single vs. Rozema 8-5-83”. Randolph has signed his name in blue pen across the sweet spot and inscribed “Hit #1,000”. A wonderful piece of baseball history from one of the more beloved Yankees. This item comes with a LOA signed by Willie Randolph.