Warren Buffett Signed Berkshire Hathaway 1998 Annual Report with Ticket from Berkshire Night, JSA Certified

Description:
Offered here is a 1998 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Annual Report, personally signed by Warren E. Buffett on the Table of Contents page in black ballpoint pen. Buffett’s bold signature appears prominently at the top of the page, with a handwritten notation below stating that the report was signed on May 1, 1999, at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium during Berkshire Night with the Omaha Golden Spikes, witnessed by Joseph E. Otto II.

Accompanying the signed report is the original ticket stub from that very event, dated Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska. The ticket is marked for "Berkshire Hathaway Night with the Golden Spikes vs. Iowa Cubs," further tying this artifact to the occasion when Buffett personally signed the annual report.

The set is authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA), with a full Letter of Authenticity (LOA), Certification Number: XX89185, confirming the authenticity of Buffett’s signature.

Historical Context:
Warren Buffett, widely regarded as the “Oracle of Omaha,” has served as chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970, transforming the company into one of the largest and most respected conglomerates in the world. His annual letters to shareholders, included in these reports, are celebrated for their insight, humor, and clarity, often serving as required reading for investors, economists, and business students alike.

The 1998 Annual Report is particularly notable, as it covered Berkshire’s acquisition activity during a period of rapid expansion and growth. Signed copies of Buffett’s annual reports are highly desirable, given his legendary reluctance to sign autographs.

Equally significant is the provenance — this report was signed at Berkshire Night, a long-running Omaha tradition in which Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway celebrated their community ties at the ballpark. The inclusion of the original ticket stub makes this a uniquely well-documented example, connecting Buffett’s autograph directly to a specific, verifiable event.

Omaha Baseball & the Golden Spikes

From 1999 to 2001, the Triple-A minor league team based in Omaha was designated the Omaha Golden Spikes, competing in the Pacific Coast League as the Triple‑A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Golden Spikes succeeded the Omaha Royals name (used from 1969 to 1998) and preceded the current team identity, the Omaha Storm Chasers, adopted in 2011.

Buffett’s Berkshire event occurred during the city’s brief Golden Spikes era, beautifully linking Berkshire Hathaway’s community outreach with that specific moment in Omaha baseball history.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• James Spence Authentication (JSA) Letter of Authenticity

• Certification Number: XX89185

• Signed in black ballpoint pen on the Table of Contents page

Closing Appeal:

This is a rare and historically significant signed Warren Buffett artifact, combining one of his most collectible mediums — a Berkshire Hathaway Annual Report — with direct provenance to Berkshire Night 1999, supported by the original ticket stub and third-party authentication. A highly desirable acquisition for any serious Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, or financial history collector.

Shipping:

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