{"product_id":"mark-mcgwire-sammy-sosa-dual-autographed-official-mlb-baseball-98-hr-chase-inscription-bas-witnessed","title":"Mark McGwire \u0026 Sammy Sosa Dual-Autographed Official MLB Baseball \"98 HR Chase\" Inscription - BAS Witnessed","description":"\u003carticle class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-description__header\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-description__story\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummer of 1998 Home Run Kings: Mark McGwire \u0026amp; Sammy Sosa Dual-Autographed Official MLB Baseball with \"98 HR Chase\" Inscription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelive the captivating summer that brought baseball back to national glory with this official \u003cstrong\u003eMark McGwire \u0026amp; Sammy Sosa Dual-Autographed Official MLB Rawlings Baseball\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eMark McGwire\u003c\/strong\u003e (70 HRs in '98) and Chicago Cubs icon \u003cstrong\u003eSammy Sosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (66 HRs in '98). This extraordinary piece is personally inscribed with the historic commemorative notation \u003cstrong\u003e\"98 HR Chase\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 \u003cstrong\u003eRawlings\u003c\/strong\u003e—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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-description__auth-details\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIronclad Beckett BAS Witnessed Authentication Validation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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 \u003cstrong\u003eBeckett BAS Witnessed Authentication Program\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Firm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e BAS Witnessed Certification (In-person signing observed directly by a Beckett representative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthletes \/ Personalities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark McGwire (St. Louis Cardinals) \u0026amp; Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"98 HR Chase\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Item Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Major League Baseball (Rawlings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Ink:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold Blue Permanent Pen Signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Deliverables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial-numbered tamper-evident Beckett BAS Witnessed security hologram sticker affixed directly to the baseball with direct online digital verification lookup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-description__verification\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"auth-verify\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"auth-verify__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"auth-verify__chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"auth-verify__title\"\u003eHow to Verify Your Witnessed Security Hologram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"auth-verify__body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"auth-verify__lead\"\u003eYour genuine Mark McGwire \u0026amp; Sammy Sosa dual-autographed baseball includes direct digital verification powered by the official \u003cstrong\u003eBeckett Authentication Database\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"auth-verify__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocate Security Hologram:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find the unique, tamper-evident Beckett BAS Witnessed security hologram sticker attached directly to the baseball surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigate to Lookup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit the official Beckett verification portal (beckett-authentication.com\/verify-certificate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Certification Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type the unique alphanumeric serial code printed on your hologram sticker into the search tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Verified Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instantly confirm the matching dual-player records, inscription details, witnessed signing date, item description, and official digital authentication status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"auth-verify__footer\"\u003eFor additional details regarding UV-protected acrylic baseball display cubes, wooden display bases, or insured shipping logistics, please reach out to our team at \u003ca href=\"mailto:orders@gamedaysportsmemorabilia.com\"\u003eorders@gamedaysportsmemorabilia.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 844-747-1658. We protect every investment with our \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e: if this item ever fails verification by Beckett BAS, we will provide a 100% full refund of your purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-description__shipping-policy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk-Free Shopping \u0026amp; Premium Protective Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Protective Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 30-Day Returns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop with total confidence. 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