1983 AL Rookie of the Year & Chicago White Sox Slugger: Ron Kittle Autographed Rawlings Official MLB Baseball with "83 AL ROY" Inscription
Celebrate a legendary era of Chicago White Sox baseball with this official Ron Kittle Autographed Rawlings Official MLB Baseball. Hand-signed in crisp, blue ballpoint ink directly across the sweet spot by All-Star power hitter and fan favorite Ron Kittle. Commemorating his explosive breakout season on the South Side, Kittle personally hand-wrote the landmark career inscription: "83 AL ROY."
During the historic 1983 "Winning Ugly" division-championship campaign, Kittle electrified Comiskey Park by launching 35 home runs and driving in 100 RBIs, running away with American League Rookie of the Year honors. Manufactured to strict Major League Baseball specifications by Rawlings, this authentic leather baseball features official league stampings and red stitching. Designed as a classic centerpiece for display cubes, desk stands, or MLB memorabilia collections, this autographed baseball is an essential addition for any die-hard White Sox collector or baseball history enthusiast.
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To guarantee 100% indisputable lifetime market legitimacy, this hand-signed baseball has been thoroughly examined and certified authentic by Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, an industry leader in authentic sports collectibles and athlete signings.
- Authentication Firm: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia
- Athlete / Personality: Ron Kittle (1983 AL Rookie of the Year / 1983 MLB All-Star / Chicago White Sox)
- Team / League: Chicago White Sox / Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Item Style: Official Rawlings Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Signature Location: Sweet Spot Signature Placement
- Special Inscription: Hand-written "83 AL ROY"
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Blue Ballpoint Ink
- 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: Ron Kittle (1983 AL Rookie of the Year)
- Team / League: Chicago White Sox / Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Item Type: Rawlings Official MLB Baseball
- Inscription: "83 AL ROY"
- Authentication: Schwartz Sports Tamper-Proof Security Hologram & COA Card
- Condition: Brand-new collector condition, ready for display presentation
