"The Cobra," 2x Batting Champion & Baseball Hall of Famer: Dave Parker Autographed Official Rawlings Selig MLB Baseball with "NL MVP 77" Inscription
Celebrate one of the most feared hitters and dominant right fielders of his generation with this official Dave Parker Autographed Rawlings Official Allan H. (Bud) Selig Major League Baseball. Hand-signed in crisp, permanent blue ballpoint pen across the sweet spot by Baseball Hall of Famer, 7-time All-Star, 2-time World Series Champion, 3-time Gold Glove Award winner, and 2-time NL Batting Champion Dave "The Cobra" Parker. Adding special personal history, Parker hand-wrote the inscription "NL MVP 77" directly alongside his signature.
Standing an imposing 6-foot-5, Dave Parker was the ultimate offensive and defensive force for the Pittsburgh Pirates during their prime 1970s era. Capturing back-to-back National League batting titles in 1977 (.338 BA, 215 hits) and 1978, Parker was a dominant force who earned the 1978 NL Most Valuable Player Award and led Pittsburgh to World Series glory in 1979. Manufactured by Rawlings and stamped with the official signature of former MLB Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig, this pristine autographed baseball serves as an essential centerpiece for any Pittsburgh sports cave, executive desk, display case, or vintage baseball autograph collection.
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- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Athlete: Dave "The Cobra" Parker (Pittsburgh Pirates / National Baseball Hall of Fame / 2x World Series Champion / 1978 NL MVP / 7x All-Star)
- Team Franchise: Pittsburgh Pirates / Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Equipment Type: Official Rawlings Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Executive Stamped Signature: Allan H. (Bud) Selig (Commissioner)
- Special Inscription: Hand-written "NL MVP 77"
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Blue Ballpoint Pen Signature
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident Schwartz Sports security hologram sticker attached directly to the baseball with a matching physical Certificate of Authenticity (COA) card.
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Product Specifications & Details
- Player: Dave Parker #39 ("The Cobra")
- Team Franchise: Pittsburgh Pirates / Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Brand / Model: Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (Bud Selig Commissioner Era)
- Inscription: "NL MVP 77"
- Authentication: Schwartz Sports Tamper-Proof Security Hologram & COA Card
- Condition: Brand-new, unworn collector condition, ready for display presentation
