Mariano Rivera is arguably the greatest closing pitcher to ever play the game of baseball. On June 28 2009 Mariano Rivera became only the second pitcher ever to break the 500 save mark the only other pitcher to complete this feat is Trevor Hoffman. A first-ballot Hall Of Famer Rivera has led the majors 3 times in saves in 1999 (45) 2001 (50) and 2004 (53). Rivera has recorded at least 30+ saves in every season since 1997. Rivera is a five time World Series Champion and was awarded the 1999 WS MVP award and the 2003 ALCS MVP award. Commemorate one of the greatest closers of all-time with this Mariano Rivera hand-signed this MLB Baseball and added the inscription 500th Save Date. Each baseball comes complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity. PLEASE NOTE: NO DISCOUNT CODES SPECIAL PROMOTIONS OR LOYALTY POINTS CAN BE USED FOR THIS ITEM. ANY ORDER CONTAINING ONE OF THESE CODES IS SUBJECT TO CANCELATION.