New York Mets Legend & Pitching Icon: Dwight "Doc" Gooden Autographed Official Rawlings MLB Baseball with "84 NL ROY" Inscription
Commemorate one of the most remarkable rookie campaigns in Major League Baseball history with this official Dwight Gooden Autographed Official Rawlings MLB Leather Baseball with "84 NL ROY" Inscription. Hand-signed in sharp, permanent blue ballpoint pen directly across the sweet spot by 1985 NL Cy Young Award winner, 4x All-Star, 2x World Series Champion, and Mets retired number #16 legend Dwight "Doc" Gooden, who added the personal historic inscription "84 NL ROY".
In 1984, at just 19 years old, "Dr. K" took the baseball world by storm in his debut season with the New York Mets. Gooden posted a dominant 17–9 record with a 2.60 ERA while shattering the MLB rookie record by striking out an astounding 276 batters in 218 innings. His unanimous selection as National League Rookie of the Year set the stage for one of the most electrifying pitching eras in Queens history. Crafted on an official Rawlings Major League baseball featuring genuine full-grain leather and red stitching, this inscribed collectible is an essential centerpiece for any New York Mets fan cave, executive desk, or investment-grade sports memorabilia collection.
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- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Authentication Type: Schwartz Sports Serial-Numbered Tamper-Proof Security Hologram
- Athlete / Personality: Dwight "Doc" Gooden (New York Mets / #16 Retired)
- Inscription: "84 NL ROY" (Commemorating his historic 1984 National League Rookie of the Year Award)
- Item Type: Official Rawlings Major League Baseball (Leather)
- Signature Location: Hand-Signed on the Sweet Spot
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Blue Ballpoint Pen
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident Schwartz Sports security hologram sticker affixed directly to the baseball with online database verification.
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Product Specifications & Details
- Player: Dwight "Doc" Gooden (New York Mets Pitcher / #16)
- Inscription: "84 NL ROY"
- Baseball Type: Official Rawlings Major League (MLB) Leather Baseball
- Signature Placement: Official Sweet Spot Placement
- Authentication: Schwartz Sports Serial-Numbered Security Hologram
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ready for display case presentation
