This is a Rawlings Big Stick Black Bat hand signed by Sammy Sosa. Sosa ended the 2005 season with 588 career home runs placing him fifth on the all-time home run list. Sosa sat out the 2006 season; in early 2007 however he signed with the Rangers in a comeback attempt and made the team as its designated hitter. Sosa will hit his 600th career HR this season joining Hank Aaron Barry Bonds Babe Ruth and Willie Mays in the 600 home run club. This item is authenticated by All About Autographs. All About Autographs is a leading source for authentic sports and celebrity memorabilia. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the item and a tamper resistent holofoil is placed on both the item and the COA. The unique serial number on the holofoil is then registered in the All About Autographs Online Database which will list a detailed history for the item signed. All items will come with a photo from the signing when available.
