1979 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball - Approx. 30 Autos - Thurman Munson, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin & More

Official American League baseball signed by members of the New York Yankees organization during the 1979 Major League Baseball season, featuring approximately 30 signatures from players, managers, and coaches.

The collection includes:

1979 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball - Approx. 30 Signatures
Thurman Munson
Yogi Berra
Ron Guidry
Bucky Dent
Sparky Lyle
Jim Kaat
Willie Randolph
Chris Chambliss
Mickey Rivers
Don Gullett
Jay Johnstone
Jim Spencer
Ron Davis
Ken Clay
Billy Martin (Manager)
and others

This baseball represents an exceptional piece from one of the most memorable eras in New York Yankees history, featuring several key members of the franchise’s late-1970s championship teams.

The ball is highlighted by Yankees captain Thurman Munson, whose signature carries tremendous significance as this baseball dates to his final Major League season before his tragic passing in August 1979. Munson remains one of the most beloved figures in Yankees history, earning seven All-Star selections, three Gold Glove Awards, the 1976 American League Most Valuable Player Award, and serving as the emotional leader of the Yankees’ 1977 and 1978 World Series championship teams.

Additional highlights include Hall of Fame legend Yogi Berra, Cy Young Award winner Ron Guidry, 1978 World Series MVP Bucky Dent, Cy Young Award-winning reliever Sparky Lyle, Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Kaat, longtime Yankees standout Willie Randolph, and manager Billy Martin.

The roster composition and player/coach signatures present are consistent with the club’s 1979 season roster, creating a remarkable piece from the Yankees dynasty era and a particularly desirable example featuring Munson during his final season.

Authentication & Provenance
This baseball originates from the personal collection of a former Toronto Blue Jays ball boy, who acquired the item during his time with the organization in the late 1970s.

The baseball has not been submitted for third-party authentication and is offered without a Certificate of Authenticity.

Condition
The baseball displays toning, surface wear, age-related discoloration, and handling wear consistent with vintage baseballs and long-term storage. Signatures exhibit natural variation in strength and clarity throughout, with some remaining bold and others displaying varying degrees of fading. Please refer to photographs for complete condition details.

Details
Item: 1979 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball
Team: New York Yankees
Signatures: Approximately 30 Signatures
Notable Signers: Thurman Munson, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Ron Guidry, Bucky Dent & Others
Authentication: No COA
Provenance: Former Toronto Blue Jays Ball Boy Collection