Chris Hammond Autographed 1994 Pinnacle Museum Collection #467 Florida Marlins Card

The 1994 Pinnacle Museum Collection Chris Hammond features the left-handed pitcher with the Florida Marlins on one of Pinnacle's distinctive premium parallel issues of the mid-1990s. Personally autographed by Hammond, the Museum Collection treatment gives collectors a considerably different version from a standard base card and adds extra appeal to an already extensive run of early Marlins issues.

The Museum Collection was created as a premium parallel to Pinnacle's regular cards, distinguished by its highly reflective Dufex-style foil treatment. Rather than simply changing a border color or adding a small foil stamp, the process transformed much of the card's appearance, producing a shimmering, textured effect that changes as the card is viewed from different angles.

That distinctive finish makes Museum Collection cards particularly attractive for autographs. Hammond's genuine hand-signed signature is presented against a card designed from the outset to stand apart visually from a conventional base issue, making it an excellent choice for collectors who favor parallels and premium 1990s technology.

The card represents Hammond during the formative years of the Florida Marlins. Florida selected the experienced left-hander in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, making him one of the players chosen to construct the first roster in franchise history.

Hammond became one of the inaugural team's most successful pitchers. During the Marlins' 1993 debut season, he made 32 starts and went 15-12. His 15 victories were a career high and led the inaugural Florida Marlins in wins.

Before joining Florida, Hammond was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft out of the University of Alabama. He worked through Cincinnati's minor league system before making his Major League debut with the Reds on July 16, 1990.

Hammond later authored one of the more remarkable pitching comebacks of his era. After spending three full seasons outside the Major Leagues from 1999 through 2001, he returned with the Atlanta Braves at age 36 in 2002 and reinvented himself as a relief pitcher.

The results were extraordinary. Hammond appeared in 63 games, went 7-2 with a 0.95 ERA, and allowed just seven earned runs across 76 innings. His dominant comeback revived his career and helped him remain in the Major Leagues through 2006.

Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons for seven organizations. With its eye-catching reflective finish, early Marlins connection and genuine autograph, this Museum Collection parallel offers considerably more visual and hobby distinction than a conventional Chris Hammond base card.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Florida Marlins
• Year: 1994
• Manufacturer: Pinnacle
• Parallel: Museum Collection
• Card Number: #467
• Premium parallel issue
• Features Pinnacle's distinctive Dufex-style reflective foil treatment
• Shimmering surface creates a changing appearance when viewed from different angles
• Visually distinctive alternative to a standard base issue
• Particularly attractive format for an autographed card
• Desirable 1990s premium parallel
• Early Florida Marlins collectible
• Selected by Florida in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft
• Member of the inaugural 1993 Florida Marlins
• Made 32 starts during Florida's inaugural season
• Finished 15-12 in 1993
• Led the inaugural Marlins with 15 victories
• 15 wins established Hammond's Major League career high
• Originally selected by Cincinnati in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft
• Former University of Alabama pitcher
• Returned to the Major Leagues with Atlanta at age 36 in 2002
• Posted a remarkable 7-2 record and 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances in 2002
• Allowed only seven earned runs over 76 innings during his comeback season
• Pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons
• Personally autographed
• Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication: Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.

The combination of Pinnacle's reflective Museum Collection treatment, Hammond's genuine autograph and his connection to the inaugural Florida Marlins makes this an especially attractive piece for collectors building deep player, team, parallel or 1990s autographed card collections.