This solid wood paperweight/plaque was assembled with pride in the U. & measures approximately 4 1/4 x 6 Inches.
Encapsulated under the clear acrylic face of this baseball artifact is a section of heavy duty vinyl canvas. That was once the outer'skin' o. Of the outfield wall pad that served. The home of the New York Yankees! This amazing piece of NYC sports history was BOLDLY signed by Yankees Captain, Don Mattingly.
At a New York memorabilia show held in January of this year. I attended this show & I personally watched him sign this item in my presence.
I snapped a photo of him. Signing this piece of wall pad & posted above as "proof" that HE actually signed it! The wall pad'skin' used to create this unique piece of New York Sports history was authenticated. Major League Baseball in 2009.Authenticated Serial Number LH-297232 on it. Authenticated's website, assuring all that this. The one used to create the plaque offered for sale here....
(Note: A photo of this serial number in MLB Authenticated's on-line data base is posted above). Other then being wiped down with a damp cloth to remove any surface dirt, this wall pad segment is. Exactly as it was th. E day it was removed from The Stadium after the final game in 2008.
& just prior to when Donnie Baseball signed it. Any/all imperfections you see to the wall pad segment. Of "game use"/service in. "The House That Ruth Built". The Matching Serial Numbered Certificate Of Authenticity Card From. Pictured Above Is Also Included. GUARANTEED To Pass ANY REPUTABLE 3rd Party Authentication!This paperweight is the PERFECT. Donnie and/or Bronx Bombers fan! Thanks Again For Looking & For Your Interest!