This autographed jersey has been personally hand-signed by Darryl Strawberry of the Cougars of Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, California. When signing, Strawberry inscribed "#1 Pick" along with his signature.Employing a distinctive batting stance with a high leg kick, Strawberry rose through the Mets system and reached the major league level in 1983, posting 26 home runs, 7 triples, and 74 runs batted in, while hitting for a .257 average. He was named the National League Rookie of the Year. In 1984, he made it to the All Star Game for the first of 8 consecutive appearances (the first 5 as a starter), and he once again hit 26 home runs, this time driving in 97 runs This autograph is certified by James Spence Authentication (JSA). It comes with the numbered hologram and matching Certificate of Authenticity.Custom on-field style jerseys are a more affordable option for autograph seekers. These jerseys do not have any brand name or tags and are made in the Philippines. They feature stitched on names and numbers and are made to look very similar to the on-field jerseys that the players wear. These custom jerseys are very commonly used in the memorabilia industry.