New York Yankees World Series Champion: Dwight "Doc" Gooden Autographed Official Rawlings MLB Baseball with "No Hitter 5-14-96" Inscription
Commemorate one of the most emotional and triumphant single-game pitching performances in New York baseball history with this official Dwight Gooden Autographed Official Rawlings MLB Leather Baseball with "No Hitter 5-14-96" Inscription. Hand-signed in sharp, permanent blue ballpoint pen directly across the sweet spot by 3x World Series Champion, 4x All-Star, and NL Cy Young winner Dwight "Doc" Gooden, who added the special historic inscription "No Hitter 5-14-96".
On May 14, 1996, pitching at Yankee Stadium against the powerhouse Seattle Mariners, Gooden threw the 8th no-hitter in New York Yankees franchise history. Overcoming adversity and throwing 134 pitches, Gooden completed the magic moment to secure a 2–0 victory, solidifying his spot in Monument Park lore during the Yankees' 1996 World Championship season. 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 Yankees fan cave, executive desk, or investment-grade baseball memorabilia collection.
Ironclad Beckett BAS Authentication Validation
To guarantee 100% indisputable lifetime market legitimacy, this hand-signed baseball was examined, verified, and certified under the prestigious Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) Program.
- Authentication Firm: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
- Authentication Type: BAS Serial-Numbered Certificate / Hologram
- Athlete / Personality: Dwight "Doc" Gooden (New York Yankees #11 / 1996 No-Hitter)
- Inscription: "No Hitter 5-14-96" (Commemorating his historic May 14, 1996 no-hitter at Yankee Stadium)
- 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 Beckett BAS security hologram sticker affixed directly to the baseball with direct online database lookup.
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- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique alphanumeric serial number printed on your Beckett BAS tamper-proof security hologram affixed directly to the baseball.
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- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed Rawlings MLB baseball is 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 Yankees Pitcher / #11)
- Inscription: "No Hitter 5-14-96"
- Baseball Type: Official Rawlings Major League (MLB) Leather Baseball
- Signature Placement: Official Sweet Spot Placement
- Authentication: Beckett BAS Tamper-Proof Security Hologram
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ready for display case presentation
