Add an early-career signed card of World Series MVP Jose Rijo with this 1987 Topps #34 Oakland Athletics issue.
This card comes from the iconic 1987 Topps set, one of the most recognizable baseball card releases of the 1980s. Featuring the famous woodgrain border design, the set has become a hobby classic and remains one of Topps' most collected flagship issues.
Jose Rijo enjoyed an outstanding 14-year Major League career, pitching for the New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, and Toronto Blue Jays. A dominant right-hander with a blazing fastball and devastating slider, Rijo was a two-time All-Star, 1990 World Series Most Valuable Player, and one of the premier pitchers in baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He finished his career with 116 victories, 1,606 strikeouts, and a 3.40 ERA.
This card captures Rijo during his early years with the Oakland Athletics, where he was one of baseball's top young pitching prospects. Although his greatest success came later with the Cincinnati Reds, his time in Oakland helped shape the power pitcher who would become one of the National League's elite starters.
Rijo reached the pinnacle of his career in 1990, leading the Reds to a stunning World Series sweep of the heavily favored Athletics. He won both of his World Series starts, allowing just one earned run over 15 innings, to earn World Series MVP honors and cement his place in Reds history.
Card Details:
- Player: Jose Rijo
- Team: Oakland Athletics
- Set: 1987 Topps
- Card Number: #34
- Type: Base Card
- Position: Pitcher
- Condition: NM-MT or better
Authentication:
- Personally signed by Jose Rijo
- Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions
- Guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service
A fantastic addition for Athletics fans, Reds fans, Topps collectors, autograph collectors, Jose Rijo collectors, or collectors of Major League Baseball memorabilia.