Autographed Cards A-Z

When I got back into collecting five or so years ago one of the things that excited me was the availability of autographed cards.  Perhaps I went a little overboard but I think I picked up some nice cards.  This will be an A-Z series of posts with varying numbers of cards.

This got left out of the last post (I've been straightening up a bit).  Some people probably think this card is hideous but I like it.  I want one of those caps.  Jeff never made it to the majors but his Dad did.  Dave Heaverlo was a relief pitcher for the Giants, A's and Mariners (1975-1981).

2000 Team Best

Jim was one of the original Mets but had his best years as a Cub.  This is one of his rare certified autos.

2004 UD Timeless Teams #54

Kenny was 17-13 for the 69 Cubs with six shutouts.  He's also the winningest Jewish pitcher of all-time, 174. 

 2004 UD Timeless Teams #55

Holtzman won 59 games for the Swingin' A's from 1972-74 and went 4-1 in their 3 WS Championships.  He hit a home run off Andy Messersmith in Game 4 of the 1974 series against the Dodgers. Dig the California tan!

2004 UD Timeless Teams #84

 2005 UD Past Time Pennants #HO Gold

 2005 UD Past Time Pennants #HO Bronze

 2005 UD Past Time Pennants #HO Bronze

The only thing wrong with these nickname greats cards are the stickers.  Here's a downer for Cubs fans -- consecutive cards of Cubs pitchers who appeared in three World Series after being traded to West Coast teams.

 2006 Fleer GOTG Nickname Greats #NG-BH

Willie hit 36 home runs for the Tigers in 1968 and batted .304 in their World Series win over the Cardinals.

 2005 UD Past Time Pennants #WH Gold

In 1968, the "Year of the Pitcher" the Capital Punisher led the majors with 44 home runs.  He went on to hit 48 in '69 and another 44 in 1970.

2006 UD Origins #FH1

The two big men of the Baltimore-DC area.

2005 UD Dual Signature Reflections #BPFH