This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/1/2011.
Dave Winfield was still a productive hitter after his 40th birthday. On December 19, 1991, he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as their designated hitter, and also made "Winfieldian" plays when he periodically took his familiar position in right field. He batted .290 with 26 home runs and 108 RBI, during the 1992 season. Winfield proved to be a lightning rod for the Blue Jays, providing leadership and experience as well as his potent bat. Winfield was a fan favorite and also demanded fan participation. In August 1992, he made an impassioned plea to the reserved fans during an interview for more crowd noise. The phrase "Winfield Wants Noise" became a popular slogan for the rest of the season, appearing on t-shirts, dolls, buttons, and signs. The Blue Jays won the pennant, giving Winfield a chance at redemption for his previous post-season futility. In Game 6 of the World Series, he became "Mr. Jay" as he delivered the game-winning two-run double in the 11th inning to win the World Championship for Toronto. At 41 years of age, Winfield became the oldest player to hit an extra base hit in the World Series. He was enshrined in Cooperstown in 2001. Just over a foot tall at the highest flag, the trophy features a gold crown atop an arc centerpiece over a silver baseball, surrounded by 26 gold flags with black lettering on stanchions, one for each Major League team. The two World Series teams' press pins are mounted on the 7" diameter black base, in front of the silver baseball. The surrounding gold band reads "World Series Champions, Toronto Blue Jays Dave Winfield 1992". There is a Balfour manufacturer's sticker underneath the base. In overall NRMT condition.