Big Red Machine Defense & Dynasty Legend: Cesar Geronimo Autographed Official MLB Baseball w/ "75-76 WSC" Inscription
Celebrate a cornerstone member of one of the greatest dynasties in Major League Baseball history with this Cesar Geronimo Autographed Official MLB Baseball. Hand-signed in crisp blue ballpoint pen across the sweet spot by 4-time Gold Glove Award-winning center fielder and back-to-back World Series Champion Cesar Geronimo, this official Rawlings baseball features his proud commemorative inscription: "75-76 WSC" (World Series Champions).
Anchoring the center field position for Cincinnati's legendary "Big Red Machine," Geronimo was renowned for his elite defensive range, cannon arm, and clutch hitting during the Reds' dominant mid-1970s era. Playing alongside Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, and Pete Rose, Geronimo helped lead Cincinnati to back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and 1976. Notably, he caught the final out of the 1975 World Series against the Boston Red Sox, securing the Reds' first championship in 35 years. Manufactured by Rawlings, the official baseball supplier of MLB, this ball features genuine leather construction, red stitching, and official Major League Baseball branding. It serves as an extraordinary centerpiece for display cubes, sports offices, fan caves, or Cincinnati Reds memorabilia collections. Every signature and inscription is verified 100% authentic under the strict standards of Beckett Authentication Services (BAS Witnessed).
Ironclad Beckett BAS Witness Authentication Certification
To guarantee 100% lifetime market value and complete collector peace of mind, this hand-signed baseball carries official third-party authentication from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) under their prestigious Witness Certification Program.
- Authentication Firm: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS Witnessed)
- Certification Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Evident Security Hologram with In-Person Witness Verification
- Athlete / Personality: Cesar Geronimo (4x Gold Glove Award Winner / 2x World Series Champion / Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame / Big Red Machine Center Fielder)
- Special Inscription: "75-76 WSC" (Commemorating the 1975 & 1976 World Series Champions)
- Item / Ball Model: Official Major League Baseball (Rawlings Genuine Leather MLB Baseball)
- Sport / Theme: Major League Baseball (MLB) / Cincinnati Reds Franchise History / Big Red Machine Dynasty
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident BAS witness hologram sticker affixed directly to the baseball for instant online database verification.
How to Verify Your Security Hologram & COA
Your authentic Cesar Geronimo autographed baseball includes digital verification backed by the official Beckett Authentication Database.
- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique alphanumeric serial number printed on the tamper-evident BAS security hologram sticker affixed to the baseball.
- Navigate to Verification Portal: Visit the official Beckett verification lookup portal (beckett-authentication.com/verify-authenticity).
- Input Certification Code: Type the unique serial number into the online verification search tool.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching athlete record, signing date, inscription details, and in-person witness verification record.
Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed Rawlings official baseball is carefully wrapped in protective poly sleeve layering, safely nested inside a sturdy box with ample cushioning, ensuring it arrives unblemished and ready for immediate display. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
- Free 30-Day Returns: Shop with total confidence. If you are not completely satisfied with the item's condition or signature clarity upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Athlete: Cesar Geronimo (#20)
- Team: Cincinnati Reds (Big Red Machine)
- Inscription: "75-76 WSC"
- Baseball Type: Official Rawlings MLB Baseball
- Signature Ink: Blue Ballpoint Pen across the Sweet Spot
- Authentication: Serialized Beckett BAS Witness Security Hologram
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ideal for baseball display cubes, offices, or fan caves
