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Collector-Grade, JSA-authenticated autographed memorabilia: a signed 16x20 photo of Rachel Balkovec in New York Yankees pinstripes with the “1st Female Manager” inscription. In 2022, she became the first woman to manage an MLB-affiliated team when she led the Yankees’ Low-A Tampa Tarpons. In 2019, she was also the first woman hired as a full-time hitting coach in affiliated baseball within the Yankees system, marking a major step forward for the sport.
Collector's Highlights:
- Profession - Coach/Manager: Rachel Balkovec
- Item: Autographed 16x20 Photo with “1st Female Manager” inscription (New York Yankees)
- Authentication: JSA (James Spence Authentication) — COA
Authenticated by JSA, this verified authentic signature offers trusted certainty for autograph collectors and Yankees fans alike. The combination of a barrier-breaking milestone inscription and third-party COA supports long-term collectibility and makes this a meaningful, display-ready piece of baseball history.
Description
Collector-Grade, JSA-authenticated autographed memorabilia: a signed 16x20 photo of Rachel Balkovec in New York Yankees pinstripes with the “1st Female Manager” inscription. In 2022, she became the first woman to manage an MLB-affiliated team when she led the Yankees’ Low-A Tampa Tarpons. In 2019, she was also the first woman hired as a full-time hitting coach in affiliated baseball within the Yankees system, marking a major step forward for the sport.
Collector's Highlights:
- Profession - Coach/Manager: Rachel Balkovec
- Item: Autographed 16x20 Photo with “1st Female Manager” inscription (New York Yankees)
- Authentication: JSA (James Spence Authentication) — COA
Authenticated by JSA, this verified authentic signature offers trusted certainty for autograph collectors and Yankees fans alike. The combination of a barrier-breaking milestone inscription and third-party COA supports long-term collectibility and makes this a meaningful, display-ready piece of baseball history.
