Rickey Henderson

MLB Hall of Fame Left Fielder · Baseball - MLB

Oakland Athletics

Modern Era - circa 1990s to early 2000s

Multi-signed Baseball

Excellent; signature is bold and dark with minimal fading; ball shows light surface aging

Commonly signed; Rickey Henderson is a prolific signer through private shows and public appearances

Overall Assessment

A classic example of a baseball legend's signature on its most iconic medium; high desirability for Athletics fans

Likely authentic based on letter formation and flow; confidence level 85%

Stylized script with prominent capitals and horizontal flourishes typical of his veteran years

Fast fluid motion, upward slant, heavy pen pressure at the start of the 'R', and a distinctive lower loop

Black felt-tip permanent marker (Sharpie) on a leather surface

Regulation baseball featuring several signatures; Henderson is the primary visible signature on this panel

$150 - $250 (Assumes team-signed context)

Very consistent with mid-career examples; the 'H' and 'y' tail match verified 1990s exemplars

Look for the unique loop in the 'R' and the specific sharp 'H' crossing that creates a horizontal line through the name

JSA (James Spence Authentication) or PSA/DNA

No significant red flags observed; flow appears natural without hesitation

Valuable to know which specific game or event this multi-signed ball originated from

Henderson is the MLB's all-time leader in stolen bases and runs scored; the 'Man of Steal'

Stable; Henderson remains a top-tier legend whose value holds steady post-HoF induction

Strong; a core piece for any Hall of Fame collection with high long-term stability

Lou Brock, Tim Raines, or other members of the 3,000 hit club

Store in a UV-protected glass cube away from direct sunlight to prevent ink fading

Rickey often referred to himself in the third person both in speech and occasionally in inscriptions

Identified on 6/28/2026