Description: Offered is a unique crossroads of future Hall of Fame legends. The actual third base on the field at the time of both… - Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr’s first (and only to date) career Postseason Triple and first (and only to date) career postseason 4 hit game. Only a Home Run short of the cycle, Acuna would occupy this base twice during its use from innings 7-10; including his 7th inning lead off triple and again with his 9th inning ground rule double, advancing to third on Freddie Freeman’s groudout. Arriving on this very base in the 7th Inning with his Triple, Acuna made history becoming the second player in Braves postseason history to record a “series” cycle (Hank Gowdy, 1914 World Series) and first since George Burns (1921 World Series) to have two singles, one double and a triple in a playoff game. AND - Yadier Molina’s only career Postseason Walk Off RBI. Facing elimination, saving the Cardinals season twice: first, with his 8th Inning Game Tying RBI Single scoring Goldschmidt; then, after Kolten Wong’s leadoff double in the 10th and Ozuna’s groundout to advance Wong to third, Yadi’s Sac Fly would score Wong from third for the victory, forcing game 5 in Atlanta, which would establish for Molina a new National League Record for Postseason Games played, which he would continue to add to, concluding his career with a hit in the bottom of the ninth with two outs to extend the game, season and his career one more batter, in Game Two of the 2022 NLWC vs Philly. NOTE: This game also saw Ozzie Albies hit his first career Postseason Home Run! Marcell Ozuna also homered! And 2022 NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt homered with two doubles! The MLB Authenticated Base, acquired directly from the Cardinals, accompanies the 2019 Topps Now card marking Molina’s career historic conclusion to this epic contest. While Topps has produced a few cards displaying this moment, this is one of the best in displaying Molina’s immediate confidence that his fly ball was deep enough, with the pitcher, baserunner Kolten Wong and all the crowd intently gauging the depth, and Wong standing on this very base awaiting the catch. The base comes affixed with the MLB Hologram with code matching that of the pictured LOA. The code on the LOA has been obscured to protect the security of your purchase. Please send any questions prior to bidding. More unique and historic items may be found in my other listings.
Price: 99999.99 USD
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
End Time: 2024-09-05T06:54:59.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Card Size: Standard
Type: Sports Trading Card
Sport: Baseball
League: Major League (MLB)
Set: 2019 Topps Now
Manufacturer: Topps
Player/Athlete: Yadier Molina, Ronald Acuña, Ronald Acuña Jr.
Features: Memorabilia, Limited Edition, One of One
Team: St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves
Year Manufactured: 2019
Season: 2019
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original