During his 18-year career, Claude Osteen compiled 196 career victories, primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This Official National League (Giamatti) baseball comes from the personal collection of the three-time All-Star and features a personalized inscription from President Richard Nixon. Written in blue felt tip marker, it reads, "Best To Claude, from Richard Nixon, with the signature on the sweet spot. The two are connected by a memorable 1972 season - Osteen won 20 games for the second time in his career, while Nixon was reelected to the presidency in a landslide victory.