New York Mets Legend & Cy Young Award Winner: Dwight "Doc" Gooden Autographed Full-Size Black Louisville Slugger Pro Stock Baseball Bat with "84 NL ROY" Inscription
Commemorate one of the most remarkable debut seasons in Major League Baseball history with this official Dwight Gooden Autographed Full-Size Black Louisville Slugger Pro Stock Wood Baseball Bat with "84 NL ROY" Inscription. Hand-signed in bold, permanent high-contrast marker across the barrel by 1985 NL Cy Young Award & Pitching Triple Crown winner, 4x All-Star, 1986 World Series Champion, and Mets retired number #16 legend Dwight "Doc" Gooden, who added the historic personal inscription "84 NL ROY".
In 1984, at just 19 years old, "Dr. K" took Major League Baseball by storm, setting the modern rookie record with an incredible 276 strikeouts while posting a 17–9 record and a 2.60 ERA for the New York Mets. His unanimous choice as National League Rookie of the Year launched an iconic era of baseball at Shea Stadium. Crafted on a full-size 33-inch official Louisville Slugger Pro Stock ash wood baseball bat featuring a sleek high-gloss black finish and silver foil branding, this inscribed autographed bat is a standout centerpiece designed for display mounting, executive offices, fan caves, or elite sports memorabilia collections.
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To guarantee 100% indisputable lifetime market legitimacy, this hand-signed baseball bat was authenticated under the trusted Schwartz Sports Memorabilia Authentication Program.
- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Authentication Type: Schwartz Sports Serial-Numbered Hologram & Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- 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)
- Bat Brand / Model: Official Full-Size Louisville Slugger Pro Stock Wood Baseball Bat
- Finish / Color: High-Gloss Sleek Black Finish with Silver Branding
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Silver/Light Permanent Marker Signature
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident Schwartz Sports security hologram sticker affixed directly to the barrel along with a matching Certificate of Authenticity card.
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- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed full-size Louisville Slugger Pro Stock bat and matching Certificate of Authenticity card are carefully wrapped in bubble cushioning and shipped in a heavy-duty rigid bat tube box to prevent scratches or damage during transit. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
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Product Specifications & Details
- Player: Dwight "Doc" Gooden (New York Mets Pitcher / #16)
- Inscription: "84 NL ROY"
- Bat Type: Full-Size 33" Official Louisville Slugger Pro Stock Wood Baseball Bat
- Finish: High-Gloss Black
- Authentication: Schwartz Sports Serial-Numbered Hologram & Matching COA
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ready for display presentation
