A truly singular piece of American history, this Rawlings Official MLB Baseball bears the authentic hand-signed signature of Sandra Day O'Connor — the first woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Nominated by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and confirmed unanimously by the Senate, Justice O'Connor served on the nation's highest court for 24 distinguished years, shaping landmark decisions that defined modern constitutional law. Her autograph on a classic Rawlings official baseball represents the rare and captivating intersection of America's two most beloved institutions: the rule of law and the national pastime. Items signed by Justice O'Connor are extraordinarily scarce on the collector's market, making this a cornerstone acquisition for any serious collection of political, judicial, or historical memorabilia.
Authenticity is fully guaranteed. This baseball comes accompanied by a JSA (James Spence Authentication) Letter of Authenticity (LOA) #ZZ52005, issued by one of the most respected and recognized third-party authentication authorities in the hobby. JSA's rigorous examination process — including expert forensic analysis of signature characteristics, ink flow, and pen pressure — provides the highest standard of confidence for discerning collectors. The JSA LOA serves as a permanent, transferable certification that travels with the item, protecting and enhancing its collectibility for generations to come.
Whether displayed in a shadow box alongside Supreme Court ephemera, featured in a political history collection, or presented as a centerpiece of a distinguished home or office, this signed baseball commands attention and reverence. Justice O'Connor passed away in December 2023, rendering all signed items from her estate closed and finite — no new examples will ever emerge. This is a genuine, irreplaceable artifact from one of the most consequential figures in American jurisprudence, fully authenticated and ready to be treasured by its next custodian.
A truly singular piece of American history, this Rawlings Official MLB Baseball bears the authentic hand-signed signature of Sandra Day O'Connor — the first woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Nominated by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and confirmed unanimously by the Senate, Justice O'Connor served on the nation's highest court for 24 distinguished years, shaping landmark decisions that defined modern constitutional law. Her autograph on a classic Rawlings official baseball represents the rare and captivating intersection of America's two most beloved institutions: the rule of law and the national pastime. Items signed by Justice O'Connor are extraordinarily scarce on the collector's market, making this a cornerstone acquisition for any serious collection of political, judicial, or historical memorabilia.
Authenticity is fully guaranteed. This baseball comes accompanied by a JSA (James Spence Authentication) Letter of Authenticity (LOA) #ZZ52005, issued by one of the most respected and recognized third-party authentication authorities in the hobby. JSA's rigorous examination process — including expert forensic analysis of signature characteristics, ink flow, and pen pressure — provides the highest standard of confidence for discerning collectors. The JSA LOA serves as a permanent, transferable certification that travels with the item, protecting and enhancing its collectibility for generations to come.
Whether displayed in a shadow box alongside Supreme Court ephemera, featured in a political history collection, or presented as a centerpiece of a distinguished home or office, this signed baseball commands attention and reverence. Justice O'Connor passed away in December 2023, rendering all signed items from her estate closed and finite — no new examples will ever emerge. This is a genuine, irreplaceable artifact from one of the most consequential figures in American jurisprudence, fully authenticated and ready to be treasured by its next custodian.
