Summer of 1998 Home Run Kings: Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa Dual-Autographed Official MLB Baseball with "98 HR Chase" Inscription
Relive the captivating summer that brought baseball back to national glory with this official Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa Dual-Autographed Official MLB Rawlings Baseball. Hand-signed across the crisp white leather panels in bold, blue permanent ink by the two legendary sluggers who redefined baseball history: St. Louis Cardinals legend Mark McGwire (70 HRs in '98) and Chicago Cubs icon Sammy Sosa (66 HRs in '98). This extraordinary piece is personally inscribed with the historic commemorative notation "98 HR Chase".
In the summer of 1998, McGwire and Sosa captivated the global sports world as they went head-to-head to break Roger Maris' long-standing single-season home run record of 61. Manufactured by Rawlings—the official ball supplier of Major League Baseball—this genuine leather baseball features red stitching, official league stampings, and pristine signature contrast. Designed specifically as a crown jewel display piece for display cubes, executive desks, fan caves, or world-class sports memorabilia collections.
Ironclad Beckett BAS Witnessed Authentication Validation
To guarantee 100% indisputable lifetime market legitimacy, both signatures and the special inscription were executed in the physical presence of a Beckett representative and certified under the prestigious Beckett BAS Witnessed Authentication Program.
- Authentication Firm: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
- Authentication Type: BAS Witnessed Certification (In-person signing observed directly by a Beckett representative)
- Athletes / Personalities: Mark McGwire (St. Louis Cardinals) & Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs)
- Inscription: "98 HR Chase"
- Manufacturer / Item Type: Official Major League Baseball (Rawlings)
- Signature Ink: Bold Blue Permanent Pen Signatures
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident Beckett BAS Witnessed security hologram sticker affixed directly to the baseball with direct online digital verification lookup.
How to Verify Your Witnessed Security Hologram
Your genuine Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa dual-autographed baseball includes direct digital verification powered by the official Beckett Authentication Database.
- Locate Security Hologram: Find the unique, tamper-evident Beckett BAS Witnessed security hologram sticker attached directly to the baseball surface.
- Navigate to Lookup: Visit the official Beckett verification portal (beckett-authentication.com/verify-certificate).
- Input Certification Code: Type the unique alphanumeric serial code printed on your hologram sticker into the search tool.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching dual-player records, inscription details, witnessed signing date, item description, and official digital authentication status.
Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed official baseball is safely encased in a protective poly sleeve, wrapped in heavy-duty bubble cushioning, and shipped inside a rigid, heavy-duty corrugated box to ensure pristine arrival without scuffs or transit wear. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
- Free 30-Day Returns: Shop with total confidence. If you are not completely satisfied with the baseball's condition, signature clarity, or overall presentation upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Players: Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa
- League / Era: Major League Baseball (MLB) / 1998 Home Run Chase Era
- Inscription: "98 HR Chase"
- Manufacturer: Rawlings
- Item Type: Official Major League Baseball
- Authentication: Beckett BAS Witnessed Tamper-Proof Security Hologram
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ready for display presentation
