Rawlings Official National League Baseball. Hand-signed by Willie McCovey (D. 2018; San Francisco Giants; HOF). Please note that the display case and Giants Logo pin are included in the listing.The autograph includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and scannable QR Code card for authenticity purposes.Authentication: PSA Hologram with Scannable QR Code cardWillie was a fearsome left-handed power hitter; at the time of his retirement in 1980; McCovey ranked second only to Babe Ruth in career home runs among left-handed batters; and seventh overall. As of 2022; he ranks 20th overall on baseball's all-time home run list; tied with Ted Williams and Frank Thoams. He was a six-time All Star; three-time Home Run Champion; and National League MVP in 1969 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986 in his first year of eligibility; only the 16th man so honored; at the time.McCovey died at the age of 80 on October 31; 2018; after battling "ongoing health issues". He had been hospitalized for an infection late the previous week. His longtime friend and fellow Hall of Famer Joe Morgan was at his bedside. A public memorial service for McCovey was held at AT&T Park on November 8; 2018.