Major League Pitching Legends Signed Baseball Collection Featuring Dennis Eckersley, Rollie Fingers (2), Gaylord Perry (2), Curt Schilling, Jim Abbott, Johnny Vander Meer, Johnny Sain, Bobby Shantz, Sparky Lyle, Vida Blue, & Bert Saberhagen - 13 Baseballs in total
Extensive signed baseball collection featuring thirteen accomplished Major League pitchers spanning multiple generations of baseball history, highlighted by Hall of Famers Dennis Eckersley, Rollie Fingers, and Gaylord Perry, alongside Cy Young Award winners, MVP recipients, and several historically significant pitchers.
The collection combines stars from the 1940s through the early-2000s era and includes a diverse mix of dominant starters, legendary relievers, and memorable baseball personalities. Notable highlights include Hall of Fame relievers Dennis Eckersley and Rollie Fingers, 300-game winner Gaylord Perry, Cy Young winners Curt Schilling and Bret Saberhagen, former American League MVP Vida Blue, and Johnny Vander Meer — the only pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw back-to-back no-hitters.
Dennis Eckersley revolutionized the modern closer role and became one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball history, while Rollie Fingers helped define bullpen excellence during the Oakland Athletics dynasty years of the 1970s. Gaylord Perry built a Hall of Fame career through remarkable longevity and durability across multiple decades. Curt Schilling established himself as one of baseball’s premier postseason pitchers, Bret Saberhagen captured two Cy Young Awards, and Vida Blue emerged as one of the most electric young pitchers of the 1970s after winning both MVP and Cy Young honors in 1971. Jim Abbott inspired fans throughout his career by succeeding at the Major League level despite being born without a right hand, while Sparky Lyle became one of the top relief pitchers of his era. Johnny Sain and Bobby Shantz starred during the postwar era, and Johnny Vander Meer remains forever linked to one of baseball’s most unbreakable records.
Authentication & Provenance
The Dennis Eckersley baseball is accompanied by a PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity. The Curt Schilling baseball includes a JT Sports Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. One Rollie Fingers baseball includes a Living Legends Certificate of Authenticity, while the second Rollie Fingers baseball includes a Sports Collectibles of Houston Certificate of Authenticity. One Gaylord Perry baseball includes a Midwest Sports Marketing Inc. Certificate of Authenticity.
The Johnny Sain baseball includes a Main Street Sportscards & Memorabilia Certificate of Authenticity, the Johnny Vander Meer baseball includes a Terry Bender Certificate of Authenticity, the Bobby Shantz baseball includes a Tracercode Certificate of Authenticity, the Jim Abbott baseball includes a Rob’s Sports Certificate of Authenticity, and the Sparky Lyle baseball includes a Marx Certificate of Authenticity.
The Vida Blue baseball, Bret Saberhagen baseball, and one Gaylord Perry baseball have not been submitted for third-party authentication and are offered without Certificates of Authenticity. The signatures present consistently with known examples from the respective players.
Condition
The baseballs display light to moderate natural toning and general handling/storage wear consistent with age and long-term display. Signatures remain visible and well-presented overall throughout the collection. Please refer to photographs for complete condition details.
Details
Players: Curt Schilling, Bret Saberhagen, Dennis Eckersley, Rollie Fingers (2), Gaylord Perry (2), Vida Blue, Johnny Sain, Bobby Shantz, Jim Abbott, Sparky Lyle & Johnny Vander Meer
Item Type: Thirteen (13) Signed Baseballs
Authentication: PSA/DNA LOA (Dennis Eckersley); JT Sports Collectibles COA (Curt Schilling); Living Legends COA (one Rollie Fingers); Sports Collectibles of Houston COA (one Rollie Fingers); Midwest Sports Marketing Inc. COA (one Gaylord Perry); Main Street Sportscards & Memorabilia COA (Johnny Sain); Terry Bender COA (Johnny Vander Meer); Tracercode COA (Bobby Shantz); Rob’s Sports COA (Jim Abbott); Marx COA (Sparky Lyle); No COAs (Vida Blue, Bret Saberhagen & one Gaylord Perry)
Display Cases: Included