Bill Bates, former All-American safety for the Volunteers, has hand signed this Tennessee white panel logo football at a private signing. This item comes with a certificate of authenticity (COA) from JSA - James Spence Authentication and was signed in the presence of one of their representatives. You will receive a serial-numbered COA along with a matching serial-numbered sticker on the ball. The authenticity can be verified online by entering the serial number.Item pictured may not be the exact item you will receive. It will be similar quality, and we guarantee your satisfaction.