Orel Hershiser. (1985 RC) $153

1985 Topps #493 – Rookie Card
Value: $153.00 – Grade: Mint

Consecutive Scoreless Inning Record (59): https://youtu.be/fMBsI_Uow_Q

Orel Leonard Hershiser IV (Born in Buffalo, NY on September 16, 1958-) was a right-handed pitcher who delivered one of the best single seasons in Major League history in 1988, capturing a Gold Glove and Cy Young Award in 1988, as well as being named the 1988 National League Championship Series MVP and World Series MVP. He is the only player in history to receive the Cy Young and be named the NLCS and World Series MVP in the same season, The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Hershiser in the 17th round of the 1979. He made is big league debut at the end of the 1983 season, becoming a starter in the Dodger rotation in 1984. During a stellar career on the mound, Hershiser’s greatest season was arguably 1988, where he not only garnered a wealth of awards but also let the National League in wins (23), innings (267) and complete games (15), finishing the season with a 59 consecutive scoreless innings. He was also selected to the second of his three All-Star Game rosters. Having spent the bulk of his career with the Dodgers (1983-1994, 2000), Hershiser also played for the Cleveland Indians (1995-1997), San Francisco Giants (1998), and New York Mets (1999). While with the Indians, Hershiser posted a 16-6 record in 1995, helping the team make its first World Series appearance since 1954 and picking up the 1995 ALCS MVP. He retired with a 204-150 record, 3.48 ERA and 2,014 strikeouts.

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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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