036, Original Autograph, Al Kaline HOF, 2003 Topps Gallery, #2, Tigers

Description: 036, Original Autograph, Al Kaline HOF, 2003 Topps Gallery, #2, Tigers Click images to enlarge Description You are bidding on an original autograph of Al Kaline HOF of the Detroit Tigers on a 2003 Topps Gallery, card #2. To see all of my "Autograph Cards" click here. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". More Player Info: Albert William Kaline (December 19, 1934 – April 6, 2020), nicknamed "Mr. Tiger", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. For most of his career, Kaline played in the outfield, mainly as a right fielder where he won ten Gold Glove Awards and was known for his strong throwing arm. He was selected to 18 All-Star Games, including selections each year between 1955 and 1967. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980, his first time on the ballot. Near the end of his career, Kaline also played as first baseman and, in his last season, was the Tigers' designated hitter. He retired soon after reaching the 3,000 hit milestone. Immediately after retiring from playing, he became the Tigers' TV color commentator, a position he held until 2002. Kaline worked for the Tigers as a front office assistant from 2003 until his death in 2020. Kaline was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980, becoming the tenth player in history to be inducted in his first year of eligibility. He was named on 340 of the 385 ballots (88.3%) cast by sportswriters. Kaline and Duke Snider were the only candidates elected by the sportswriters in 1980. Kaline later said, "I really never thought I would choose an individual thing that happened just to me over a team thing like the World Series. But I would have to say this is the biggest thing that has ever happened to me." Kaline was honored by the Tigers as the first of their players to have his uniform number (6) retired. Versatile and well-rounded, he won ten Gold Glove Awards (1957–59 and 1961–67) for excellence in the field and appeared in the All-Star game 15 times (1955–67, 1971, 1974). In 1998, Kaline ranked Number 76 on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players, and was nominated as a finalist for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. Career highlights and awards: 18× All-Star (1955–1961², 1962²–1967, 1971, 1974) World Series champion (1968) 10× Gold Glove Award (1957–1959, 1961–1967) Roberto Clemente Award (1973) AL batting champion (1955) Detroit Tigers No. 6 retired, (ref. Wikipedia) Al was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980 by the Baseball Writers Association of America. The item you will be getting is in the scanned images. This item was part of an Auction lot sold by Heritage Auction Galleries of Dallas in November 2021. The entire lot (58272-58273) was Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication Services. Sorry, No LOA included. If you have any questions about this item or anything I am auctioning, please let me know. The Last Image is for Information Only Card Cond: NM, Autograph Cond: NM. Please see scans for actual condition. This Autograph Item would make a great addition to your collection or as a Gift (nice for Framing with a 8x10 photo). Please checkout my 1870's Baseball Tintypes in my Ebay Store Please checkout my NASA Items in my Ebay Store Visit My eBay Store To see all my Postcards To see all my Movie Items To see all my Disney Items To see all my Baseball Items To see all my Boy Scout Cards To see all my Stereoview Cards Add me to your Favorite Sellers and Sign up for my Newsletter This Item will be shipped securely. I will combine lots to save on the shipping costs and I use USPS Ground Advantage (the old 1st class) shipping (it gives both of us tracking of the package). Please look at my other Auctions for more Collectibles of the 1800's-1900's. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 74.95 USD

Location: Warsaw, Indiana

End Time: 2025-01-04T03:23:59.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4 USD