1984 "Alabama Sports Hall of Fame" Ring Presented to Willie McCovey from The Willie McCovey Collection....

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1984 "Alabama Sports Hall of Fame" Ring Presented to Willie McCovey from The Willie McCovey Collection. A native of Mobile, Alabama, the same city which produced Hammerin' Henry Aaron, Willie McCovey never forgot where he came from and was a favorite son of the City of Mobile long after his retirement as an active player. A bright red stone glimmers on the face of this engaging bauble, surrounded by "Alabama Sports Hall of Fame." Meanwhile, the sides announce "McCovey" and "Inducted 1984," along with "Champions of History" credo and athlete in victory pose. The interior band is inscribed "Willie McCovey" and stamped "LGB CE." Measures to a size of ten and a half (10.5) and weighs nineteen and a half grams (19.5 g.). Comes with original "Balfour" box. Very nice overall condition. Letter of provenance from Willie McCovey's widow.

More Information: The Willie McCovey Collection

He was called "the scariest hitter in baseball" by Bob Gibson (the game’s scariest pitcher), leading the National League in intentional walks four times, and twice claiming two-thirds of the National League Triple Crown. After twenty-two seasons in the Majors—nineteen in San Francisco--McCovey retired second only to the great Babe Ruth in left-handed homers (521). He’d enter the Hall of Fame on his first ballot, only the sixteenth player to enjoy such an expeditious Cooperstown induction. Though McCovey spent much of his career haunted by his 1962 World Series-ending liner—a ball that almost certainly would have provided his Giants a walk-off victory had it eluded Yankees second baseman Bobby Richardson’s grasp—he remains one of the most beloved figures in franchise history. Long homers to right field—the kind which Stretch supplied in droves—now land in a cove named for McCovey at the Giants’ home ballpark.

The pages that follow contain the most impressive and comprehensive assembly of McCovey memorabilia that exists, consigned to auction by his widow, who will provide a letter of provenance for each lot. Highlights include his 1969 National League MVP Award, his 1982 "Babe Ruth Crown," his 1986 Hall of Fame induction ring and plaque, and his better-late-than-never World Championship ring for his front office contributions to the winning cause of the 2014 San Francisco Giants.