I secured the autograph and inscription directly from Andruw Jones following the conclusion of the 1996 World Series. I immediately wrapped the autographed ball its original tissue paper and placed into its original 1996 world series boxing (see color photos of such original boxing and tissue paper) and maintained in a Rubbermaid container and stored such Rubbermaid container in an A/C storage unit facility immediately following securing the autograph and inscription in the Fall of 1996 World Series. Thus, the autograph and inscription in blue ballpoint pen is bold, clean, and clear.
The leather ball has usual and customary toning to be expected with a vintage TWENTY-NINE (29) year old leather ball. Please see the many provided color close-up photos to independently ascertain condition for yourself. Overall, the autograph, inscription, and ball are in EXCELLENT condition. NOTE: After just completing a Google Search i found NO OTHER autographed Andruw Jones WITH THE SAME, VERY SPECIAL INSCRIPTION OF "GAME 1 2HR" on any other item autographed by Andruw Jones.
Thus, this is truly one of one collectible item! Thus, this RARE, ONE OF A KIND item will only continue to GROW IN VALUE ESPECIALLY WHEN ANDRUW JONES IS VOTED INTO BASEBALL'S HOF, IN JANUARY 2026, AS EXPECTED.