1976 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. Munson MVP Season. JSA

This wonderful 1976 Yankees team-signed baseball highlights Thurman Munson in his MVP season, capturing the spirit of a pivotal year for the Bronx Bombers. Signed by Munson and his teammates, this ball celebrates the team’s resurgence and Munson’s leadership as they fought their way back to the World Series after 12 years. The signatures, of Munson and fellow stars, make this baseball a piece of Yankees history and a must-have for serious collectors.

The 1976 Yankees, led by MVP Thurman Munson (d. 1979, age 32), had a stellar season, winning 97 games and clinching the American League pennant with an immpresive 10.5-game lead over the Orioles. Their journey to the World Series, however, included a nail-biting ALCS against the Kansas City Royals. The series came down to a dramatic fifth game in Yankee Stadium, and with the score tied in the bottom of the ninth, Chris Chambliss delivered an unforgettable walk-off home run.

As Chambliss rounded the bases, the crowd erupted, storming the field in pure celebration, creating a scene forever etched into Yankees lore. Howard Cosell, who instantly "commandeered" the microphone from play-by-play announcer Keith Jackson, captured the moment as Chambliss barely made it through the chaos to touch home plate. Every Yankee fan remembers where they were that night.

Other stars who signed this historic relic include Chris Chambliss, Willie Randolph, rookie Ron Guidry, Graig Nettles, Roy White, Sparky Lyle, Dock Ellis, Sandy Alomar, and Mickey Rivers—all part of the team that fueled the Yankees’ return to glory.

 Munson's 1976 season was yet another chapter in his brilliant career. He once again drove in 105 runs, hit a solid .300-plus with 186 hits, and maintained an impressive .337 on-base percentage—numbers that had become typical for the Yankees’ captain. For a catcher who played nearly every day, it was a remarkable achievement. Even more extraordinary, Munson struck out only 38 times in 665 plate appearances! It’s no wonder the league awarded him the MVP award, recognizing both his consistency and his leadership in one of the finest seasons of his career. 

For the Yankees, however, the 1976 World Series proved less fortunate, as they were swept in four games by the Cincinnati Reds. The lone bright spot was Thurman Munson’s incredible performance at the plate, where he batted .529—by far the highest average on his team and second only to Johnny Bench's .533 for the series. Munson’s resilience and skill shone through, even in defeat, cementing the captain's legacy as one of the Yankees’ all-time greats.  

This 1976 Yankees team-signed baseball is not only a tribute to Thurman Munson’s MVP season but also a rare, tangible connection to an unforgettable era of Yankees history—a true collector's dream. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from JSA.