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Mets Celebrate Legacy: https://youtu.be/48epcK4vZQ0 Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr. (Born in Los Angeles, CA on May 9, 1960 – June 16, 2014), nicknamed “Mr. Padre”, was an American professional baseball right fielder, who played 20 seasons (1982–2001) in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres. The left-handed hitting Gwynn won eight batting titles inContinue reading “Tony Gwynn Sr. (1987). $116”

Paul Leo Molitor (born in St. Paul, MN on August 22, 1956), nicknamed “Molly” and “The Ignitor”, is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and former manager of the Minnesota Twins, who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. During his 21-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1992), Toronto BlueContinue reading “Brew Crew (1992). $12”

Breaks All-Time Stolen Base Record: https://youtu.be/bwQzsMXQ1HE Rickey Henley Henderson (Born in Oakland, CA on December 25, 1958-) holds the records for most stolen bases in a career (1,406), most stolen bases in a single season (130), most walks (2,190), most career runs (2,295) and most leadoff home runs (81). The ten-time All-Star selection played 25Continue reading “Rickey Henderson. (‘81) $625”

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 LeagueContinue reading “Orel Hershiser. (1985 RC) $153”

Vince Scully called Hank’s 715th Home Run: https://youtu.be/QjqYThEVoSQ Henry Louis Aaron (Born in Mobile, AL on February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed “Hammer” or “Hammerin’ Hank”, was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. Widely regarded as one of the greatestContinue reading “HR Lead. (‘79 – Aaron/Maris). $140”

Athletics Career Highlights: https://youtu.be/JRRGXGekAXI James Augustus “Catfish” Hunter (Born in Hertford, NC on April 8, 1946 – September 9, 1999), Cy Young and Christy Mathewson are the only pitchers in history to have won 200 or more game by the age of 31. In 1965, Charles O. Finley, owner of the Kansas City A’s, hungContinue reading ““Catfish” Hunter. (‘72). $1000”

Most Naturally Gifted Athlete of All Time: https://youtu.be/X5F8yl1ubW0 Vincent Edward “Bo” Jackson (Born in Bessemer, AL on November 30, 1962-) is a Heisman Trophy winner, former Major League Baseball and National Football League player, and the first two-sport All-Star. Jackson played both baseball and football at Auburn University, and edged out University of Iowa quarterbackContinue reading “Bo Jackson. (1986 RC) $430”

Hall of Fame Biography: https://youtu.be/GBioKF9ezcI Ferguson Jenkins (Born in Chatham, Ontario on December 13, 1943-) was the first Chicago Cubs pitcher and first Canadian to win the Cy Young Award. Fergie won 20 games in his first full season with the Chicago Cubs, earning a second place finish for the 1967 National League Cy YoungContinue reading “Ferguson Jenkins. (1974). $165”

Top Ten Moments: https://youtu.be/2xHpevdVa1U Derek Sanderson Jeter (born in Pequannock Township, NJ on June 26, 1974) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. He has been the chief executive officer (CEO) and part owner of the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB) since September 2017. As a player, Jeter spentContinue reading “Derek Jeter. (1995 RC). $140”

How Tommy John Surgery Got Its Name: https://youtu.be/XH4QFue0lLk Thomas Edward John Jr. (born in Terre Haute, IN on May 22, 1943), nicknamed “The Bionic Man,” is an American retired professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 26 seasons between 1963 and 1989. He played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox,Continue reading “Tommy John. (1979). $53”