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Ron Guidry, famously nicknamed “Louisiana Lightning,” is a legendary left-handed pitcher who spent his entire 14-year Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees. A two-time World Series champion and the 1978 AL Cy Young Award winner, Guidry’s blazing fastball and devastating slider made him one of the most dominant pitchers in franchise history.
Guidry anchored the New York Yankees pitching rotation from 1975 to 1988, securing back-to-back World Series championships in 1977 and 1978. His unforgettable 1978 campaign remains one of the greatest single seasons in MLB history, highlighted by a 25-3 record and a unanimous AL Cy Young Award. A 4-time All-Star and former team captain, Guidry finished his career with 170 wins and 1,778 strikeouts, earning a permanent place in Monument Park with his uniform #49 retired by the team.
Own a historic piece of Bronx Bombers history with this premium, limited-edition collectible. This Rawlings Official Major League Baseball—specially minted featuring the New York Yankees 100th Anniversary Logo—has been hand-signed by legendary left-handed pitcher Ron Guidry. Affectionately known to fans as “Louisiana Lightning” and “Gator,” Guidry boldly penned his signature in striking blue ink alongside the rare, historic inscription: “#49 Retired 8-23-03”.
This baseball pays direct tribute to August 23, 2003, the historic date the New York Yankees officially retired Guidry’s uniform number 49. The unforgettable ceremony took place on “Ron Guidry Day” at Yankee Stadium, where the franchise permanently honored his legacy by dedicating a bronze plaque in his honor inside the hallowed grounds of Monument Park.
This piece is individually numbered 112 of only 149 produced worldwide, maximizing its long-term investment value. Includes an official James Spence Authentication (JSA) tamper-evident hologram and a matching Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for absolute peace of mind.
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