Luis Aparicio. (1956) $1,636

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1956 Topps #292 – Value $1,636.00 – Grade: 10

Hall of Fame Speech (1984): https://youtu.be/PeENVYvytUo

Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (Born in Maracaibo, VEN on April 29, 1934-) played 18 seasons (1956-1973) at shortstop for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox. Hailing from Venezuela, all of 5’9” tall, Little Louie led the American League in stolen bases for nine straight seasons (1956-1964), captured the 1956 Rookie of the Year Award and was named an All Star seven times during that stretch, ten times in total. Aparicio was an integral part of the infield defense of the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles during the 1950s, and redefined the shortstop position with his agility, speed and ability to spray the ball to all fields at the plate. Luis played every single game of his career at the shortstop position. Aparicio won nine Gold Gloves and retired with a .972 fielding percentage. Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.

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Been married to Karen for 51 years! Father to Garrett (40) and Sarah (47). Grandfather to Ava (18) and Lila (16). Have developed the following Wordpress blogs over the past three years: All-Time Greatest Music, High Quality Baseball Cards, High Quality Basketball Cards, High Quality Football Cards, High Quality Ice Hockey Cards and USA Traveling Tips. Written one book called A World with Heart. Also, after retiring from a career in Hospital Facilities management, I have been doing K-12 substitute teaching. Also, coached U13-U16 boys and girls basketball teams for over 25 years. Last, learned to be a master at hand-carving and painting signs. The largest of which is 4’ x 6’ is a logo for Marathon Motor Works hanging over their main entrance in Nashville (it took three months to complete).

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