Keith Hernandez Autographed 1981 Topps #420 St. Louis Cardinals Card

Featuring Keith Hernandez with the St. Louis Cardinals, this Keith Hernandez autographed 1981 Topps #420 St. Louis Cardinals card showcases the standout first baseman during the prime of his years in St. Louis. An exceptional contact hitter and one of the finest defensive first basemen of his era, Hernandez became an All-Star, batting champion, Most Valuable Player and World Series champion with the Cardinals.

Hernandez reached the Major Leagues with St. Louis in 1974 and developed into the club's regular first baseman. His breakthrough came in 1979, when he batted a National League-leading .344 with 210 hits, 48 doubles and 116 runs scored. He shared the National League Most Valuable Player Award with Willie Stargell and earned the first of his five career All-Star selections.

By the time this 1981 Topps card was issued, Hernandez had also established himself as an elite defender. He ultimately won 11 consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1978 through 1988, the most ever by a first baseman.

Hernandez helped the 1982 Cardinals capture the World Series championship, batting .299 with 94 RBI during the regular season. He drove in eight runs during the seven-game World Series against Milwaukee, including two runs with a game-tying single in the sixth inning of the decisive Game 7.

After joining the New York Mets in 1983, Hernandez became a central figure on another championship club, helping the Mets win the 1986 World Series. He finished his 17-season Major League career with 2,182 hits, 426 doubles, 1,071 RBI and a .296 batting average. The 1981 Topps #420 is an appealing addition for Cardinals collectors, Keith Hernandez fans, MVP and Gold Glove collections, vintage Topps collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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