New York Mets Legend & Pitching Icon: Dwight "Doc" Gooden Autographed Official Rawlings MLB Baseball with 4 Career Milestone Inscriptions
Own an extraordinary piece of baseball history with this official Dwight Gooden Autographed Official Rawlings MLB Leather Baseball featuring 4 Iconic Inscriptions. Hand-signed in sharp, permanent blue ballpoint pen across the leather panels by 1984 NL Rookie of the Year, 1985 NL Cy Young Award & Pitching Triple Crown winner, 4x All-Star, and 2x World Series Champion Dwight "Doc" Gooden.
Renowned for his blistering fastball and devastating curveball, "Dr. K" dominated Major League Baseball in the 1980s and 1990s. This ultimate collector's baseball showcases his signature alongside four distinct career accolades hand-written across the leather panels:
- "84 ROY" – Commemorating his 1984 National League Rookie of the Year campaign.
- "86 WSC" – Celebrating the New York Mets' historic 1986 World Series Championship victory.
- "85 CY TC" – Highlighting his legendary 1985 National League Cy Young Award and Pitching Triple Crown season (24–4 record, 1.53 ERA, 268 Ks).
- "Dr. K" – Honoring his famous and iconic baseball nickname.
Crafted on an official Rawlings Major League baseball featuring genuine full-grain leather and red stitching, this multi-inscribed collectible is a premier centerpiece for any New York Mets fan cave, executive desk, or investment-grade sports memorabilia collection.
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To guarantee 100% indisputable lifetime market legitimacy, this hand-signed baseball has been thoroughly examined, verified, and certified by experts at Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).
- Authentication Firm: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
- Authentication Type: BAS Certificate of Authenticity (COA) / Serial-Numbered Security Hologram
- Athlete / Personality: Dwight "Doc" Gooden (New York Mets / #16 Retired)
- Inscriptions: Includes 4 Hand-Written Career Inscriptions: "84 ROY", "86 WSC", "85 CY TC", and "Dr. K"
- Item Type: Official Rawlings Major League Baseball (Leather)
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Blue Ballpoint Pen
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident Beckett BAS security hologram sticker affixed directly to the baseball with a matching Certificate of Authenticity card and online database lookup.
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- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed Rawlings MLB baseball and matching Beckett COA card are carefully wrapped in tissue, placed inside a protective plastic box or display cube, and shipped inside a rigid corrugated box to prevent scuffs, leather damage, or signature fading during transit. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
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Product Specifications & Details
- Player: Dwight "Doc" Gooden (New York Mets Pitcher / #16)
- Inscriptions: "84 ROY", "86 WSC", "85 CY TC", "Dr. K"
- Baseball Type: Official Rawlings Major League (MLB) Leather Baseball
- Authentication: Beckett BAS Tamper-Proof Security Hologram & Matching COA Card
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ready for display case presentation
