This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/5/2023
This lot features a 1996 Atlanta Braves team signed Official National League baseball. Notable signatures include: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Chipper Jones, & Dave Justice. This team won the 1996 NLCS but was defeated by the Yankees in the World Series. Accompanied by a JSA Auction Letter of Authenticity.
The team finished the regular season with a record of 96-66, which was good for first place in the National League East division. The 1996 Braves were led by a dominant pitching staff, featuring future Hall of Famers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz, as well as closer Mark Wohlers. Maddux won his fourth consecutive Cy Young Award, posting a 2.72 ERA with 15 wins and 11 losses. Offensively, the team was led by third baseman Chipper Jones, who batted .309 with 30 home runs and 110 RBI, and outfielder Andruw Jones, who was just 19 years old at the time and hit 18 home runs in his rookie season. The 1996 Braves made a run to the World Series, where they faced the New York Yankees, but were ultimately swept in four games. Despite the disappointing end to the season, the 1996 Braves were a dominant team that established themselves as one of the best in baseball during the 1990s.