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Career Highlights: https://youtu.be/wLk0Ly1luAA Kenneth Lofton (born in East Chicago, IL on May 31, 1967) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder. Lofton was a six-time All-Star (1994–1999), four-time Gold Glove Awardwinner (1993–1996), and at retirement, was ranked 15th among all-time stolen base leaders with 622. During his career, he played for theContinue reading “Kenny Lofton. (1992 RC). $25”

1968 World Series MVP Highlights: https://youtu.be/1dgo_xKMZls Michael Stephen “Mickey” Lolich (Born in Portland, OR on September 12, 1940-) was the Detroit Tigers star during the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, winning three games including Game 7 off Cards ace Bob Gibson, picking off speedsters Lou Brock and Curt Flood and hitting theContinue reading “Mickey Lolich. (1965). $165”

Fred Lynn Story – Red Sox Bios: https://youtu.be/RpRBnwz2rr0 Frederic Michael Lynn (Born in Chicago, IL on February 3, 1952-) joined the Boston Red Sox with more potential to earn a Hall of Fame career than most others after winning the 1975 American League Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player award. Fred was theContinue reading “Fred Lynn. (1976). $900”

Sharing His Wisdom: https://youtu.be/G8z0cV2blXE Gregory Alan “Greg” Maddux (Born in San Angelo, TX on April 14, 1966-) is the only pitcher in the history of the Major Leagues to win 15 games in 17 consecutive seasons, and was the first pitcher in history to win four straight Cy Young Awards (a feat matched by RandyContinue reading “Greg Maddux. (1987 RC). $235”

Career Highlights: https://youtu.be/aiCinpTdH0k Juan Antonio Marichal Sanchez (Born in Laguna Verde, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic on October 20, 1937-) was renowned for his ultra-high leg kick during his windup and delivery on the mound. Marichal spent 14 seasons with the San Francisco Giants (1960-1973) and a total of 16 years in the big leagues, finishingContinue reading “Juan Marichal. (1965). $45”

Billy “Trouble” Martin: https://youtu.be/qKaoQ8_rQEM Billy Martin, byname of Alfred Manuel Martin, (born in Berkeley, CA on May 16, 1928, —died Dec. 25, 1989, near Fenton, N.Y.), American professional baseball player and manager whose leadership transformed teams on the field, but whose outspokenness and pugnacity made him the centre of controversy. At the age of 18Continue reading “Billy Martin. (1962). $35”

Could Not Be Stopped (Hall of Fame Highlights): https://youtu.be/pNUB1Hr8_4k Edgar Martínez (born in New York City on January 2, 1963), nicknamed “Gar” and “Papi”, is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a designated hitter and third baseman for the Seattle Mariners from 1987 through 2004.Continue reading “Edgar Martinez. (1988). $46”

Amazing Year (1997): https://youtu.be/DVI_DroOcrA Constantino “Tino” Martinez (born in Tampa Bay, FL on December 7, 1967) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1990 through 2005. He also served as a hittingContinue reading “Tino Martinez. (‘90 RC). $41”

One on One with Howie Rose: https://youtu.be/SNAJnEsbD3s Jonathan Trumpbour Matlack (born in Cleveland, OH on January 19, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from 1971 through 1983 for the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers. The three-time All-Star was namedContinue reading “Jon Matlack. (1973 RC). $25”

Don Drysdale (see his card with Sandy Koufax, previous listing) Friend’s teammates on 1960 Pirates: https://youtu.be/yG2vd3O9ttI Robert Bartmess “Bob” Friend (Born in Lafayette, IN on November 24, 1930 – February 3, 2019) was the first pitcher to ever lead the league in ERA (2.48) while pitching for a last place team as his Pittsburgh PiratesContinue reading “ERA Lead. (Drysdale) (‘60). $31”