Juan Samuel Autographed 2009 Topps Heritage #455 Baltimore Orioles Card

Add an especially interesting post-playing-career issue to your Juan Samuel collection with this 2009 Topps Heritage #455 Baltimore Orioles Coaches card, personally autographed by Samuel. Unlike the playing-career cards that make up most of Samuel's extensive card run, this issue features him as a member of the Baltimore Orioles coaching staff.

Card #455 is actually a multi-coach card featuring Dave Jauss, Juan Samuel and John Shelby of the Orioles. Even better for collectors, #455 is part of the short-print portion of the 2009 Topps Heritage set, making it a more challenging issue than a standard base card.

The 2009 Topps Heritage release pays tribute to the classic 1960 Topps Baseball design, and the coaches cards are particularly faithful to the original concept. Much like the vintage 1960 Topps coaching cards, #455 uses multiple coach portraits on a single card, giving Samuel an unusual appearance compared with the traditional action and portrait cards issued during his playing career.

Samuel's appearance with Baltimore represents an important second chapter of his baseball career. After retiring as a player following the 1996 season, he moved into coaching and eventually joined the Orioles' Major League staff. This card therefore provides a great bridge between a comprehensive collection of Samuel's playing-career cards and his later coaching issues.

The short-print status adds another level of appeal. Published 2009 Heritage checklists identify #455 Baltimore Orioles Coaches as an SP, with the coaches cards beginning immediately after Frank Thomas #454 and continuing through several other Major League coaching staffs.

Card Details:

• Player: Juan Samuel
• Team: Baltimore Orioles
• Year: 2009
• Manufacturer: Topps
• Set: Topps Heritage
• Card Number: #455
• Baltimore Orioles Coaches card
• Features Dave Jauss, Juan Samuel & John Shelby
• Short Print (SP)
• Based on the classic 1960 Topps design
• Personally autographed by Juan Samuel
• 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.

An excellent addition for collectors of Juan Samuel autographs, Baltimore Orioles memorabilia, 2009 Topps Heritage short prints, coaches cards, post-playing-career issues, or signed baseball cards.