This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/11/2001.
Between them the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves won 14 division titles, 9 pennants, and 5 World Series championships in the 1990s. These near-mint-condition batting helmets represent the 1995 season when the Braves won it all, and the 1996 season when the Yankees beat the Braves to win the first of their four championships over the last five years. The size 7 3/8
blue and red Brave helmet is signed by over 25 members of the team including manager Bobby Cox, Chipper Jones, Greg Maddux, David Justice, John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, Fred McGriff, etc. All signatures are in gray marker and rate from 7s to 9s. The size 7 3/8 royal blue Yankee helmet is signed by 25 members of the team including manager Joe Torre, Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, Paul O'Neill, Marian Rivera, Wade Boggs, Tino Martinez, Andy Pettitte, etc. The signatures are in gray marker as well and range from 7s to 9s.