SGA Value Series 11x14 & 8x10

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Robby Thompson, born in West Palm Beach, Florida, played his entire 11-year career with the San Francisco Giants. In 1986, he was second in voting for MLB Rookie of the Year. During his eleven-year career, Thompson played 10,720 innings at second base and one inning at shortstop. He was elected to the National League All-Star team twice (1988 and 1993), and won the Giants' Willie Mac Award in 1991, honoring his spirit and leadership. Thompson's best year statistically was in 1993 when he had career highs in batting average (.312) and home runs (19). Thompson was known for the well-used baseball glove he played with for almost his entire career. In fact so worn was Thompson's glove that The San Francisco Chronicle printed a story titled, "Thompson's Ugly, Pathetic Glove is a Gem." Robby was part an integral part of the Giants 1989 National League Championship Team and is a member of the SF Giants Wall of Fame at AT&T Park. SGA is offering some cool Thompson collectibles, including this great hand-signed action shot, in both 11x14 and 8x10 sizes. Part of our SGA Value Series - Great Collectibles from Great Athletes at Great Prices - this one is "Humm Baby" all the way!

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16x20 Photograph

11x14 Photo w/ Floating Plate

8x10 Photo Display

8x10 Photo w/ Floating Plate

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Bobby Thomson/Ralph Branca new!
Shot Heard 'Round the World "Celebration"
16x20, 11x14 and 8x10 Photos & Displays

“There's a long drive... it's gonna be, I believe...
THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT!
THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT!
THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT!
THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT!
Bobby Thomson hits into the lower deck
of the left-field stands!

So says the plate on the Sports Gallery Exclusive 8x10 Display celebrating this unforgettable moment in Giants franchise history. On October 3, 1951 (60 year anniversary in 2011!) during the ninth inning of Game 3 of a three-game playoff between the NY Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers for the NL pennant, recently deceased Bobby Thomson came to bat with one out. Facing Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca he connected on the second pitch to smash the ball down the left field line just above the 315-foot sign and landed five rows deep in the stands. Thomson's "Shot Heard Round the World" gave the Giants a 5-4 victory over their biggest rival and a trip to the World Series. Capture this immortal moment with these vintage 16x20, 11x14 and 8x10 photographs (check out Jackie Robinson with hands on hips in CF!) dual-signed by both Bobby and Ralph. But the framings make these pieces - Sports Gallery Quality Framed in thick black wood, UV-protective glass (very important for signature protection) and classic double matting. All are timeless collectibles and great pieces of Sports Art that any longtime Giants fan would love! But hurry, there is a limited supply now that Bobby Thomson has passed.

On a team of great stories, Andres Torres might be the best story of them all. Born in Aguada, Puerto Rico, Torres attended Miami-Dade Community College where he was a track and field star, running the 100 meters in 10.37 seconds, the second fastest recorded 100 meter time for all MLB players, behind Deion Sanders' 10.26. Torres played very little baseball as a child in Puerto Rico, and did not become serious about becoming a professional baseball player until he was 18. In 1997, the Florida Marlins drafted him in the twenty-third round of the MLB Draft, but he chose not to sign. He was then drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the fourth round of the 1998 MLB Draft, and this time Andres signed. From that point until 2009 when he joined the Giants, Andres spent time (mostly Minors time) with the Tigers, White Sox, Rangers, Twins, Tigers (again) and Cubs. Then came the Giants. And in 2010, Andres not only won the teams' prestigious "Willie Mac" Award (most inspirational as voted by teammates) but he led...literally since he batted lead-off...the Giants to their first World Series Championship in 56 years (and first in SF). And Andres did all this despite suffering from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Now a spokesperson for ADHD, a documentary is currently in the works on Andres' life. Just a great story and person, get these very cool collectibles from a key member of the Giants unforgettable 2010 Championship Season. Both are World Series photographs, hand-signed by Andres and Sports Gallery Quality Framed with SGA "21010 World Series Champions" Floating Plate. A great gift for any Giants fan!

Baseball Legend Ted Williams, who died July 5, 2002, devoted his life to winning the elemental battle between batter and pitcher. He believed in total dedication to his craft. The results speak for themselves: At .344, this Hall of Famer owns one of the highest career batting averages in Major League Baseball history. In 1941, Ted Williams had one of the greatest seasons of all time, hitting .406 - the last time any player finished a season over .400. He won two Triple Crowns, two MVP Awards, six batting titles, and, in spite of spending nearly five full seasons in the military, amassed 521 home runs in his career. On September 28, 1960, Williams hit a 420-foot home run off Jack Fisher in the 8th inning during a game with Baltimore at Fenway Park. It was his 29th homer of the season and turned out to be Ted Williams "last at bat" in the Majors before retiring. This historic at bat is captured beautifully in this vintage 16x20 photograph. Hand-signed by Ted in blue sharpie and Sport Gallery Quality Framed in thick thick mahogany, UV-protective glass (very important for signature protection!), and classic double matting, this is a timeless collectible that will be passed down generation to generation in your family. The presentation is the difference when you buy your Sports Art at Sports Gallery and this classic deserves the very best framing. An unforgettable gift for that special sports fan in your life.

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The Red Sox' Ted Williams was one of baseball's greatest hitters. Combining keen vision with quick wrists and a scientific approach to hitting, he set numerous batting records despite missing nearly five full seasons due to military service and two major injuries. His accomplishments include a .406 season in 1941, two Triple Crowns, two MVPs, six American League batting championships, 521 home runs, a lifetime average of .344, 17 All-Star Game selections, and universal reverence. A member of MLB's All-Century and All-Time Team, Ted's famous #9 has been retired by the Red Sox and he is part of the Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 1966. "The Splendid Splinter" hand-signed this Collectors Card before his death. Then we went to work creating an SGA Exclusive Display that features a classic Red Sox photo and commemorative "The Splendid Splinter " Plate. Quality Framed in thick mahogany, UV-protective glass and classic double matting, this is a unique piece of Sports Art celebrating a very unique baseball talent.

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This photo is an original color photograph taken in July of 1943 at Fenway Park in Boston and is the first time Ruth and Williams met. It is one a very few color photos that exists of Babe Ruth. The actual game that day was a special charity game- where the (Military) Service All-Stars (lead by Ted Williams, and coached by the Bambino) took on the Boston Braves. Williams lead the team to victory with a late-inning home run. Prior to the Game, Williams and Ruth had a competition to see who could hit the most home runs. Williams hit 3, and the Babe hit a towering fly ball that just barely missed the stands. Babe Ruth was 47 at the time of this photograph, and entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the 8th inning- it would be his last time in front of a major league plate. One month after this photograph, Williams was called to duty in WWII. Within a year, Babe Ruth would be diagnosed with the cancer that eventually took his life. This beautifully framed and matted 20x24 photograph, hand-signed by the late Ted Williams, is in a class by itself.

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When Carl Yastrzemski retired in 1983 after 23 seasons in Boston, he was the all-time Red Sox leader in eight major categories — games, at-bats, runs, hits, doubles, total bases, RBI and extra base hits. An intense performer, Yaz played in more games (3,308) than any other American Leaguer, topping 3,000 hits and 400 home runs. A three-time batting champion, he was the American League MVP in 1967 when he won the Triple Crown, the last player to achieve the feat. Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989, this hand-signed photograph of Yaz at bat is Sports Gallery Quality Framed in thick black wood, UV-protective glass (very important for signature protection!) and classic Sox double matting. A great gift for any long-time Sox fan.

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