Chicago Cubs MVP Icon & Historic 1998 Season Legend: Sammy Sosa Signed Official MLB Baseball w/ "98 NL MVP" Inscription
Celebrate one of the greatest individual seasons in baseball history and the peak of Wrigley Field magic with this premier Sammy Sosa Autographed Chicago Cubs Official MLB Baseball w/ "98 NL MVP" Inscription. Hand-signed in bold permanent marker across the sweet spot by National League MVP slugger Sammy Sosa, this museum-grade collectible features his special 1998 award inscription: "98 NL MVP".
Crafted as an official Major League Baseball featuring official seams, red stitching, and commissioner branding, this display-ready piece provides an exceptional canvas. To guarantee absolute market value and collector confidence, every autograph carries trusted third-party authentication from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), complete with a tamper-proof serialized security hologram and matching Certificate of Authenticity backed by online database verification.
Ironclad Beckett Authentication
To guarantee 100% lifetime market value, provenance, and absolute collector confidence, this hand-signed baseball carries trusted authentication from Beckett Authentication Services.
- Authentication Firm: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
- Certification Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Evident Security Hologram & Matching Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- Athlete / Personality: Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs MVP Legend)
- Item Specifications: Official Major League Baseball with "98 NL MVP" Inscription & Signature in Permanent Marker
- Sport / Theme: MLB Baseball / Chicago Cubs / 1998 MVP Season
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident Beckett security hologram sticker affixed to the baseball, backed by official physical Certificate of Authenticity and online database registration.
How to Verify Your Security Hologram & Certification
Your authentic Sammy Sosa autographed Chicago Cubs baseball features direct verification backed by the official Beckett Authentication Database.
- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique alphanumeric certification number printed on the tamper-evident Beckett hologram sticker on your item.
- Navigate to Verification Portal: Visit the official Beckett Authentication online lookup portal.
- Input Certification Code: Type your unique serial number into the online verification search tool.
- Review Verified Details: Instantly confirm the matching player record, item description, and official authentication history.
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- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed baseball is encased in a protective plastic sphere, wrapped in multi-layer bubble cushioning, and packed inside a reinforced shipping carton to ensure pristine, collector-grade delivery. 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 or signature clarity upon arrival, return it within 30 days for a full refund—we cover all return shipping costs.
Product Specifications & Details
- Athlete: Sammy Sosa (#21)
- Team / Era: Chicago Cubs / 1998 MVP Season
- Item Type: Official Major League Baseball with "98 NL MVP" Inscription (Collector Display Edition)
- Signature Ink: High-Contrast Permanent Marker
- Authentication: Serialized Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) Tamper-Evident Security Hologram & COA
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ideal for UV-protected baseball display cubes or ultimate Chicago Cubs fan cave showcases
