Montreal Expos & MLB Legend: Tim Raines HOF 17 Autographed Official MLB Baseball
Celebrate one of the greatest leadoff hitters and base-stealers in Major League history with this official Tim Raines Autographed Rawlings Major League Baseball. Hand-signed in crisp blue ballpoint ink directly across the sweet spot by Montreal Expos icon, 7-time All-Star, 1986 NL Batting Champion, and Baseball Hall of Famer Tim "Rock" Raines, this collectible features his handwritten career inscription: "HOF 17".
Crafted as an authentic Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (OMLB) featuring genuine leather, red stitching, and official league stampings, this ball provides a pristine surface that highlights Raines's bold signature. Over an incredible 23-season MLB career, Raines compiled 2,605 hits, 808 stolen bases (5th all-time), and a career 84.7% stolen base percentage—the highest in modern baseball history among players with at least 400 attempts. Every signature and inscription is certified 100% genuine under the strict verification standards of Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).
Ironclad Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) Certification
To guarantee 100% lifetime market value and complete collector peace of mind, this hand-signed baseball is fully authenticated under the gold standards of Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).
- Authentication Firm: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
- Certification Type: Serial-Numbered Tamper-Evident Security Hologram & Digital Online Database Lookup
- Athlete / Personality: Tim Raines (Montreal Expos Legend / 808 Career Stolen Bases / 1986 NL Batting Champ / Class of 2017 Hall of Famer)
- Handwritten Inscription: "HOF 17"
- Sport / Theme: MLB Baseball / Montreal Expos & Baseball Hall of Fame History
- Item Type: Official Rawlings Major League Baseball (OMLB)
- Signature Ink & Placement: Premium Blue Pen Signature on Sweet Spot
- Authentication Deliverables: Serial-numbered tamper-evident BAS security hologram sticker affixed directly to the baseball with full digital registry access.
How to Verify Your Security Hologram
Your authentic Tim Raines autographed baseball includes instant digital lookup backed by the official Beckett Authentication Online Database.
- Locate Security Serial Code: Find the unique alphanumeric serial number printed on the tamper-evident BAS 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, inscription, signed item description, and digital verification certificate.
Risk-Free Shopping & Premium Protective Shipping
- Secure Protective Packaging: Your autographed Tim Raines baseball is encased in a protective UV-resistant acrylic ball cube, bubble-wrapped, and packed securely inside a heavy-duty shipping box 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: Tim Raines
- Team: Montreal Expos / Chicago White Sox / New York Yankees
- Inscription: "HOF 17"
- Brand & Model: Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (OMLB)
- Authentication: Beckett BAS Serialized Security Hologram
- Condition: Brand-new / Mint collector condition, ideal for UV cube display
