Rawlings Official National League Baseball. Hand-signed in blue ink pen by Willie Stargell (Pirates; HOF). Please note; the baseball shows signs of toning; see photos for more details. Wilver Dornell Stargell (March 6; 1940 - April 9; 2001); nicknamed "Pops" later in his career; was an MLB Left Fielder / 1st Baseman who spent 21 seasons in (MLB) 1962-1982 all with the Pittsburgh Pirates. During his career; he batted .282; with 2;232 hits; 423 doubles; 475 Home Runs; and 1;540 RBI's; helping his team win six (NL) East division titles; two NL Pennants; and two World Series championships (1971 & 1979). Stargell was a seven-time All Star and two-time NL home run leader. In 1979; he won the ML MVP Award; the NLCS MVP Award; and the World Series MVP Award. In 1982; the Pirates Retired his uniform #8. Stargell was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1988. The autograph includes an official James Spence Authentication (JSA) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.Authentication: JSA COA