Gary Sheffield played with eight teams in the major leagues from 1988 to 2009. Sheffield hit his 500th home run on April 17, 2009, the last time this feat has been accomplished. He is a 9 X All Star and 5× Silver Slugger Award winner. He was the first player to hit at least 25 home runs for 6 different teams and the 25th player in MLB history to reach 500 home runs. Gary Sheffield has hand autographed this Rawlings Official National League Baseball (Coleman). Blue Sweet Spot Signatures, ball toned as shown. Athlon Sports Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity.