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While
Boston has won six World Series Championships during its existence,
their last before 2004 was way back in 1918. This despite fielding
teams with baseball legends like Carl Yastrzemski, Ted Williams,
and Carlton Fisk. No matter though, as no team has more passionate
and loyal fans than the Red Sox. Each Spring, all of New England
brims with confidence that this is the year that the "Curse
of the Bambino" is lifted from their beloved Sox.
And in 2004, the "Curse was Reversed."
After 85 seasons of futility, the 2004 Red Sox notched the victory
that had eluded them since 1918 by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals
in the World Series. This after an amazing 4-3 comeback series
victory over the hated Yankees in the ALCS. There is finally joy,
everlasting joy, for the fans in Boston. Bill Buckner can finally
get a good night's sleep. No one in Beantown will ever forget
Manny Ramirez (World Series MVP), Johnny Damon (Head Idiot),
David Ortiz (ALCS MVP), Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling and the
rest of "The Idiots."
A classic team that will go down in baseball history. This authentic
Red Sox helmet was signed by 23 members of this team for the ages
including Derek Lowe, Pedro Martinez, Cur Schilling, Jason Varitek,
David Ortiz, Johnny Damon, Trot Nixon and Manny Ramirez, among
others. There are only a limited number of these helmets available
on the market and Sports Gallery was fortunate enough to acquire
one from our Red Sox source. And it will be nearly impossible
to gather ALL these
players together again for future signings. So get this
great collectible while it is available and remember what was
arguably the greatest season in Red Sox history. [why
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Orlando
Cepeda, a powerful slugger, was a seven-time National League All-Star.
As a 20-year-old rookie with the Giants in 1958, the Baby Bull
hit .312 with 25 home runs to earn unanimous National League Rookie
of the Year honors. Nine years later, the Puerto Rican native
compiled a league-leading 111 RBI for the World Champion Cardinals,
while becoming the first unanimous MVP in the National League
since Carl Hubbell in 1936. During his 17-year career, Orlando
played for: San Francisco Giants (1958-66), St. Louis Cardinals
(1966-68), Atlanta Braves (1969-72), Oakland A's (1972), Boston
Red Sox (1973), Kansas City Royals (1974). Cepeda was elected
to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 representing San Francisco
Giants and his #30 was retired by the Giants.
One of only five San Francisco Giants Hall of Famers (Sports Gallery
has had all five for signings
-Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan
Marichal, and Gaylord Perry being the others), a statue
of Orlando was recently unveiled at at AT&T Park (joining
Mays, McCovey and Marichal).
This very cool official San Francisco Giants mini-helmet was signed
in orange sharpie along with special "HOF"
inscription during Orlando's
recent Sports Gallery signing. A great collectible
from a great slugger! But hurry we only have three
remaining from our signing! [why
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Giants
Great Orlando
Cepeda signs at Sports
Gallery!
On
August 16, 2008, three-time World Series Champions and Swingin'
A's Legends Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue made a special
dual-signing appearance at Sports Gallery's Walnut
Creek, CA Gallery. Rollie
Fingers' 17-year career epitomized the emergence of the modern-day
relief ace. Relying on a sharp slider, Fingers notched 341 career
saves. Known for his handlebar mustache, Fingers became a familiar
site during the post-season, appearing in 16 World Series games.
Along with his three World Series Championships ('72, '73 and '74)
and '74 World Series MVP Award, Rollie also won on both the American
League MVP and Cy Young Award in 1981. His number #34 retired by
both the A's and Brewers, Rollie was elected to the Baseball Hall
of Fame in 1992. Vida Blue signed with the Oakland Athletics at
age 19 and went on to have a stellar MLB pitching career, including
being named an All-Star in 1971, '75, '78, and '81; leading the
League in ERA in '71; and being named the League MVP that same year.
Blue pitched with both the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants
during his career, making him that rare sports figure that is equally
popular on both sides of San Francisco Bay. This very cool official
Oakland Athletics mini-helmet was signed both pitching greats during
their Sports Gallery signing. A totally unique collectible from
two pitching cornerstones of the A's Championship Era. A great gift
for any A's fan. But hurry we only have four
remaining from our signing! [why
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3x
World Series Champs Rollie
Fingers and Vida
Blue
sign at Sports Gallery!
Juan
Marichal is the pride of both the Dominican Republic and the San
Francisco Giants. Born Juan Antonio Marichal Sánchez, the
"Dominican Dandy"
won 243 games and lost only 142 over 16 marvelous seasons. The
high-kicking right-hander enjoyed six 20-win seasons, hurled a
no-hitter in 1963, and was named to nine All-Star teams (and was
voted the game's MVP in 1965). Juan twice led the National League
in complete games and shutouts, finishing and amazing 244 contests
during his career, while fanning 2,303 and compiling a 2.89 ERA.
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983, Marichal eventually
became minister of sports in his homeland. One of only five San
Francisco Giants Hall of Famers (Sports Gallery has had all five
for signings
-Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando
Cepeda, and Gaylord Perry being the others), a statue
of Marichal and his amazing leg kick graces the East Entrance
at AT&T Park.
This very cool and unique official San Francisco Giants mini-helmet
was boldly signed in silver sharpie during Juan's
recent Sports Gallery signing. A great collectible
from a great pitcher! But hurry we only have two
remaining from our signing! [why
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San
Francisco Giants 1B Willie McCovey used a sweeping swing to belt
521 homers and collect more than 2,200 hits. "Stretch"
led the National League in homers three times and in RBI twice,
also pacing the circuit in slugging percentage for three consecutive
years (1968-’70). McCovey earned National League MVP honors
in 1969, 10 years after earning National League Rookie of the
Year in 1959. Said Sparky Anderson of the six-time All Star: "If
you pitch to him he'll ruin the baseball. He'd hit 80 home runs.
There's no comparison between McCovey and anybody else in the
League." One of five San Francisco Giants Hall of
Famers (Sports Gallery has had all five for signings
-Willie Mays, Juan
Marichal, Orlando
Cepeda, and Gaylord Perry being the others), Willie
was elected to the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986 and his #44
has been retired by the Giants. And, of course, McCovey Cove is
the home of the "Splash Landing"
at AT&T Park - monster home runs (like Willie hit) that clear
the stands and land in San Francisco Bay. This very cool official
San Francisco Giants mini-helmet was boldly signed in gold sharpie
during Willie's
recent signing at Sports Gallery. A unique collectible
from one of baseball's all-time greats! But hurry we only have
three remaining
from our signing! [why
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Crowning
the crop of hot young shortstops that emerged in the late 1990s,
Garciaparra's amazing debut in 1997 (.306, 30 HR, 98 RBI, 209 hits,
22 steals) made him the second consecutive shortstop (following
Derek Jeter) and just the sixth player ever to be unanimously voted
American League Rookie of the Year. Other awards Nomar has garnered
include: 1998 ESPY Winner for Breakthrough Player of the Year (any
sport), 1998 Runner-Up, American League Most Valuable Player, American
League All-Star, (1997, 1999, 2000, 2003); American League Batting
Champion, (1999, 2000). A rising star and always a Boston fan-favorite,
Nomar Red Sox collectibles are sure to go up in value in years to
come now that he is a Dodger. One things for sure...Nomar won't
be signing many Red Sox caps for while. This official Red Sox cap
is signed by Nomar along with his #5. [why
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In
his first year of MLB, Seattle OF Ichiro led the American League
in batting (.350) and stolen bases (56), while placing second in
runs scored (127). His 242 hits were the most in the majors in 71
years and he also won a Gold Glove for fielding excellence. No wonder
Ichiro won the 2001 AL Rookie of the Year and MVP awards, becoming
the first player to do so in the same season since Boston's Fred
Lynn in 1975. And in 2004, Ichiro was voted a starter for the American
League All-Star team for the fourth straight season. Before coming
to Seattle, Ichiro played for the Orix Blue Wave in Japan's Pacific
League, where he was named to the Pacific League's "Best Nine"
end-of-season All-Star team seven consecutive years. [why
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Did
you know?
In May of 2004, Ichiro became the first player since
Pete Rose to have two 50-hit months in a career. He
had 51 in August 2001 and 50 in May of 2004. Pete Rose
had 52 in July 1973 and 51 in September 1979.
