Curt Schilling Memorabilia Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

One of the best postseason pitchers in the history of baseball, Curt Schilling has left his mark throughout his illustrious Major League career. Schilling started to make serious marks on the diamond with the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1993 National League Championship Series. His Phillies facing the heavily-favored Braves, Schilling made two starts in the series recording a 1.69 ERA and 19 strikeouts. Despite not posting a win, Schilling's performance was enough to earn him the NLCS Most Valuable Player award as the Phils moved past Atlanta. Pitching a five-hit complete game shutout in Game Five, Schilling began earning his reputation as a player known to perform his best in the clutch. The Phils would eventually fall to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game Six but in the following seasons, Schilling emerged as one of the greatest pitchers in all of baseball. Leading the National League in strikeouts in both 1997 and 1998, Schilling requested and was granted a trade to the Arizona Diamondbacks midway through the 2000 regular season. He posted some of his most notable career achievements during his stay in Arizona, most notably in 2001 as he led the Diamondbacks to their first-ever World Series. Going 4-0 with a 1.12 ERA in the playoffs, Schilling and teammate Randy Johnson were named co-MVPs of the Series.

His dominance continued after he was traded to the Boston Red Sox in November 2003, and Schilling's most memorable moment would prove to be one of the most unforgettable in sports history. In the middle of the historic 2004 ALCS comeback against the rival New York Yankees, Curt Schilling took the mound in Game Six for the Red Sox with a severely injured ankle. With blood soaking through three sutures and through his sock, Schilling struck out four batters while allowing only one run over seven innings en route to an unforgettable Red Sox victory. After the Sox defeated the Yanks in historic comeback fashion, they steamrolled the St. Louis Cardinals on their way to the franchise's first World Series title in 86 years. After the season, Schilling's bloody sock was placed in the Baseball Hall of Fame where it remains to this day. Collecting multiple baseball milestones in the years to follow, Schilling earned both his 200th career victory and 3,000th career strikeout in 2006. Continuing his masterful postseason play, Schilling would be an integral part of the Red Sox 2007 World Series campaign as he became only the second pitcher over the age of 40 to start and win a World Series game.

One of the game's all-time greatest big-game pitchers, Curt Schilling is one of baseball's most accomplished players. Never shying away from controversy, Schilling has had several public conflicts with management, the media and other players yet always backing up his words with performance on the diamond. Curt Schilling has been involved in some of the most memorable games our generation has ever witnessed. No baseball collection is complete without the all-time great. If you're looking to make a solid addition to your sports- influenced room at home, look no further.

• Autographed Baseball: Three-time World Series champion Curt Schilling has hand-signed this authentic MLB baseball certified by Steiner Sports. With a career 11-2 record in the postseason, Schilling has been an essential component of three World Championship teams in Arizona and Boston. A sure-fire future first ballot Hall of Famer, there's never been a better time to invest in the 14th leading strikeout pitcher in Major League Baseball history: Curt Schilling. A rock-solid addition to your sports memorabilia collection, bring home this authentic Curt Schilling autographed baseball today!

• 2007 Boston Red Sox Team Autographed Baseball: The 2007 Red Sox made sure their fans wouldn’t have to wait another 86 years between titles.  The team brought home their second World Series win in four years after an unforgettable ALCS series against the Cleveland Indians and a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. A truly rare and exciting opportunity, here is a chance to grab a piece of baseball history with this authentic 2007 World Series baseball hand-signed by each and every member of the 2007 Boston Red Sox championship team. This piece comes with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity as well as a Major League Baseball hologram.  This World Series baseball is hand-signed by coach Luis Alicea , Alex Cora, Manny Delcarmen, Jacoby Ellsbury, coach John Farrell, Eric Hinske, Bobby Kielty, Jon Lester, Javier Lopez, Mike Lowell, Julio Lugo, coach Dave Magadan, Doug Mirabelli, Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, Manny Ramirez, Kyle Snyder, Mike Timlin, Kevin Youkilis, David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, Josh Beckett, manager Terry Francona and  Curt Schilling. The ultimate centerpiece for any Boston sports collection, make an absolutely perfect addition to your collection with this authentic World Series baseball hand-signed by the entire 2007 Boston Red Sox team!

• 2004 World Series Autographed Jersey: When the Boston Red Sox traded for Curt Schilling in 2003 there was one goal in mind: Win the franchise's first World Series in 86 years. Less than one year after donning his new Red Sox uniform, Schilling and his Boston teammates were spraying each other with champagne in St. Louis after winning the 2004 World Series. This authentic 2004 World Series Boston Red Sox jersey hand-signed by Schilling is the perfect way to commemorate an unforgettable season for Sox fans. Schilling has autographed the front of this white home jersey on the left chest. Complete with a 2004 World Series patch sewn on the right sleeve, this autographed authentic Sox jersey is the perfect way to immortalize Curt Schilling and his essential contributions to the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox!

• 2004 World Series Autographed Photograph: Right here is an absolute must-have for each and every member of Red Sox Nation! Snapped during Game Two of the 2004 World Series, Curt Schilling is shown delivering to the plate with the trademark Sox insignia mowed into the Fenway Park infield. Authenticated by Steiner Sports, Schilling has hand-signed this top-quality photograph that is ready to frame and hang today. An absolute essential for the rabid Boston sports fan, this photograph is not only an eye-catcher but a true asset. Bring home one of the game's all-time greatest pitchers today with this Curt Schilling autographed photo!

• 2007 World Series Celebration Autographed Photo w/ 22 Signatures: Winning his third World Series Championship and second with the Boston Red Sox, Curt Schilling is one man largely responsible for changing a culture of postseason failure in Beantown to a team on the brink of a dynasty. One of the game's greatest postseason performers, Schilling took the mound in Game Two of the Series. Dueling Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez, Schilling came out on top of a 2-1 pitchers' battle that gave the Sox a 2-0 Series lead. An absolute out-of-this-world piece of authentic memorabilia, 22 members of the 2007 World Champion Boston Red Sox have hand-signed this absolutely flawless photograph. Shown jubilant in celebration: Josh Beckett, Royce Clayton, Alex Cora, Manny Delcarmen, Jacoby Ellsbury, Eric Hinske, Bobby Kielty, Jon Lester, Javier Lopez, Mike Lowell, Julio Lugo, Doug Mirabelli, David Ortiz, Jonathon Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, Manny Ramirez, Curt Schilling, Kyle Snyder, Mike Timlin, Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis and Terry Francona have all hand-signed this essential centerpiece for your sports collection.

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