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Hall of Fame Biography: https://youtu.be/v8uMtf5EnbI Atanasio “Tony” Perez Rigal (Born in Ciego de Avila, Cuba on May 14, 1942-) was the run-producing corner infielder for the Cincinnati Reds’ Big Red Machine that went to four World Series in a 7 year span (1970-1976), winning back-to-back titles in 1975 and 1976. Perez played 23 seasons forContinue reading “Tony Perez. (1972). $500”

A Legend Pitcher: https://youtu.be/EXjTfrNTBhc Gaylord Jackson Perry (Born in Williamston, NC on September 15, 1938-) was the first pitcher to win the CY Young Award in both leagues when he won it in Cleveland in 1972 and again in San Diego in 1978. As is the case with most pitchers, Gaylord was less than adeptContinue reading “Gaylord Perry. (1975). $1000”

Celebrate – Hall of Famer: https://youtu.be/e2Ovy3izP9w Michael Joseph Piazza (born in Norristown, PA on September 4, 1968) is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1992 to 2007, and currently the manager of the Italy national baseball team. He played most notably for the New YorkContinue reading “Mike Piazza. (1992) $69”

Remembering Jimmy Piersall: https://youtu.be/bth4H7FmDAE James Anthony “Jimmy” Piersall (Born in Waterbury, CN on November 14, 1929 – June 3, 2017) struggled with personal demons throughout his career and received treatment for “nervous exhaustion” after confrontations with his teammates, opponents, umpires and management due to his erratic behavior. Piersall played centerfield 17 seasons in the MajorsContinue reading “Jim Piersall. (1965). $69”

A Tribute – The Best of Lou: https://youtu.be/nBGsMHWOuNM Louis Victor Piniella (born in Tampa, FL on August 28, 1943) is a former professional baseball player and manager. An outfielder, he played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royalsand New York Yankees. During his playing career, heContinue reading “Lou Piniella. (1979). $421”

Reds Highlights (1958-68): https://youtu.be/ufZW6El6cFc Vada Edward Pinson, Jr. (born in Memphis, TN on August 11, 1938 – October 21, 1995) burst into Major League Baseball straight out of high school with the Cincinnati Reds, and then led the National league in hits (131), doubles (47), at-bats (648) and plate appearances (706) in his second season.Continue reading “Vada Pinson. (1959). $420”

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 “Pitching Leaders (1972). $1,013”

One Hit Wonders (August 15, 2012): mlbreports.com Phillip Alan Plantier (born in Manchester, NH on January 27, 1969) is an American former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as an outfielder from 1990 to 1997. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 175 pounds (79 kg), heContinue reading “Phil Plantier. (1991). $42”

The Athletics – Shorts: https://youtube.com/shorts/np2N29lEe7M?feature=share Victor Pellot Power (Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on November 1, 1927 – November 29, 2005) born Victor Felipe Pellot Pove – became the first Puerto Rican to play in the American League, the first to play for the Philadelphia Athletics and is the second of five players in MajorContinue reading “Vic Power. (1958). $306”

Living the Dream: https://youtu.be/q1PLHufh8eI Kirby Puckett (born in Chicago, IL on March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006) was the third youngest player (behind Sandy Koufax and Lou Gehrig) to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame at the age of 41, and in his first year of eligibility. Puckett played his entireContinue reading “Kirby Puckett. (1985). $825”