This autographed Rawlings Official League baseball has been personally hand-signed by Jim Bouton of the New York Yankees. This autograph is certified by James Spence Authentication (JSA). It comes with the numbered hologram and matching Certificate of Authenticity. Jim Bouton was born March 8, 1939 & Passed Away July 10, 2019. Bouton played Major League Baseball as a pitcher for the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, Houston Astros, & Atlanta Braves from 1962 thru 1978. He was also a best selling author who wrote the book "Ball Four" and one of the creators of "Big League Chew" bubble gum.