New York Yankees Legend: Ron Guidry Autographed Official MLB Baseball w/ "Gator" Inscription (Beckett BAS Witnessed)
Celebrate one of the most dominant left-handed pitchers in New York Yankees history with this official Ron Guidry Autographed Rawlings Major League Baseball. Hand-signed in crisp blue ballpoint ink across the sweet spot by 1978 AL Cy Young Award winner, 2x World Series Champion, 4x All-Star, and Yankees team captain Ron Guidry, this premier collectible features his famous nickname inscription "Gator".
Known affectionately as "Louisiana Lightning" and "Gator," Guidry delivered one of the greatest single seasons by a pitcher in MLB history in 1978, going 25-3 with a microscopic 1.74 ERA and 248 strikeouts to lead New York to a World Series title. Crafted by Rawlings to official MLB specifications with genuine leather and red stitching, this official ball offers a high-contrast canvas that highlights the signature and nickname inscription. Every autograph is certified 100% genuine under the strict, in-person verification standards of Beckett Authentication Services (BAS Witnessed).
Ironclad Beckett Authentication Services (BAS Witnessed) Certification
To guarantee 100% lifetime market value and complete collector peace of mind, this hand-signed baseball features gold-standard BAS Witnessed Authentication, confirming a Beckett representative personally observed Ron Guidry sign this item.
- Authentication Firm: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
- Certification Type: BAS Witnessed Serial-Numbered Tamper-Evident Security Hologram
- Athlete / Personality: Ron Guidry ("Gator" / 1978 AL Cy Young Winner / 2x World Series Champion / NYY Captain)
- Special Inscription: "Gator"
- Sport / Theme: MLB Baseball / New York Yankees History
- Item Type: Official Rawlings Major League Baseball (OMLB)
- Signature Ink: High-Clarity Blue Pen Signature on Sweet Spot
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident BAS Witnessed hologram sticker affixed directly to the baseball with full digital database registry lookup.
How to Verify Your Security Hologram
Your authentic Ron Guidry autographed baseball includes instant digital verification backed by the official Beckett Authentication Online Database.
- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique alphanumeric serial number printed on the tamper-evident BAS Witnessed hologram sticker affixed to the baseball.
- Navigate to Verification Portal: Visit the official Beckett Authentication lookup portal (beckett-authentication.com/verify-authenticity).
- Input Certification Code: Type the unique serial code into the online lookup field.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching player record, signing event details, item description, and digital verification certificate.
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- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed Ron Guidry baseball is enclosed in a protective plastic cube, bubble-wrapped, and securely boxed inside a heavy-duty shipping carton to guarantee it arrives in pristine condition. Standard ground shipping is completely free.
- Free 30-Day Returns: Shop with total confidence. If you are not completely satisfied with the item'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
- Player: Ron Guidry
- Team: New York Yankees
- Item Style: Official Rawlings Major League Baseball (OMLB)
- Inscription: "Gator"
- Authentication: Beckett BAS Witnessed Serialized Security Hologram
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, perfect for display case setup
