This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/1/2011.
Mariano Rivera is without question the greatest closer in baseball history. This baseball was used to record his 491st career save on May 21, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx when the Bombers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-4. OML Selig Yankee Stadium Inaugural Season baseball with MLB (198408LH) and Steiner (90368) hologram stickers affixed. Mo has signed the west panel in blue ink adding the inscription “491 Career Save Game” rating a 9. The ball shows game-use and is accompanied by a LOA from JSA for the signature.