John Smoltz & Pat Hentgen Signed 1992 World Series Baseball with “96 CY” Inscriptions (Greenshields Collection)

Official 1992 World Series baseball signed in blue ink by Hall of Famer John Smoltz and Toronto Blue Jays ace Pat Hentgen, with both players adding “96 CY” inscriptions commemorating their respective 1996 Cy Young Award-winning seasons.

Smoltz captured the National League Cy Young Award with the Atlanta Braves, while Hentgen earned American League Cy Young honors with the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the first Blue Jays pitcher to win the award.

The pairing creates an attractive thematic display connecting two of baseball’s premier pitchers of the mid-1990s. The use of an Official 1992 World Series baseball further enhances the presentation, tying the piece to the memorable Braves–Blue Jays Fall Classic matchup.

Authentication & Provenance
This baseball has not been submitted for third-party authentication and is offered without a Certificate of Authenticity.

The signatures present consistently with known examples from the respective players and originate from the Greenshields Collection, a long-held private collection assembled over many years featuring a broad selection of autographed sports memorabilia and professional model equipment.

Condition
The baseball displays moderate toning and age-related discoloration consistent with long-term storage and display. Signatures remain bold and clearly legible overall with strong presentation quality. Please refer to photographs for complete condition details.

Details
Item: Dual-Signed Official 1992 World Series Baseball
Signers: John Smoltz & Pat Hentgen
Inscriptions: “96 CY” (both signatures)
Authentication: No COA
Display Case: Included
Provenance: Greenshields Collection