This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/1/2002.
It had been 18 long years for Yankee fans. 18 years of watching the other team win. In 1996 all of that changed as the Yankees won the World Series and began to write a new chapter in the history of baseball. With 1996 Rookie of The Year Derek Jeter at the helm and a roster of seasoned veterans behind him, all of the pieces came together as the Yanks beat the Atlanta Braves to take the Championship back to New York. This Official 1996 World Series baseball has been signed by 22 members of that team that began a new dynasty. Signatures include Joe Torre (sweetspot), Derek Jeter, Wade Boggs, Darryl Strawberry (CH), Jimmy Key, Willie Randolph, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Don Zimmer, John Wetteland (CH), Charlie Hayes, Tony Cloninger, Mariano Rivera, Kenny Rogers (CH), Andy Pettitte, Joe Girardi, Chris Chambliss, Mel Stottlemyre and Paul O'Neill. The blue ink signatures rate between 8 and 9 while the ball itself is near mint. The autographs come with a letter from PSA/DNA.