Tony La Russa Autographed Official Rawlings Baseball -- St. Louis Cardinals | BAS COA A distinguished piece for any baseball history or Hall of Fame manager collector -- this official Rawlings baseball features an authentic hand-signed autograph from Tony La Russa; one of the greatest managers in the history of Major League Baseball and a three-time World Series Champion; authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS). La Russa's signature carries the weight of a managerial career that spanned four decades and produced sustained excellence across multiple franchises. Authentication Authenticated by one of the most trusted names in sports memorabilia verification: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) -- one of the most widely recognized third-party authentication services in the sports collectibles hobby. Includes BAS Certificate of Authenticity. Item Details Item: Official Rawlings Major League Baseball Autograph: Tony La Russa (hand-signed) Teams: St. Louis Cardinals / Oakland Athletics / Chicago White Sox Authentication: BAS COA included Condition: Excellent -- signature bold and clean Display: Ready for a baseball display case or cube About Tony La Russa Tony La Russa is one of the most accomplished managers in the history of Major League Baseball. Over a managerial career spanning more than 30 years; La Russa won three World Series championships -- with the Oakland Athletics in 1989 and with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006 and 2011. He managed the Chicago White Sox (1979-1986); the Oakland Athletics (1986-1995); and the St. Louis Cardinals (1996; 2004-2011); compiling over 2;700 career wins -- third-most in MLB history. A three-time AL/NL Manager of the Year Award winner; La Russa was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. He also holds a law degree from Florida State University; making him one of the most intellectually distinctive figures in the history of the game. Shipping & Handling All memorabilia is carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. Please contact us with any questions prior to purchase.