Lance Berkman Autographed 1997 Bowman Chrome #298 Houston Astros RC

Own an autographed 1997 Bowman Chrome #298 baseball card personally signed by Lance Berkman, featuring the future Houston Astros superstar on one of the most desirable early cards of his career. Recognized as a rookie card (RC), this premium Bowman Chrome issue combines an important Berkman rookie-era collectible with the autograph of one of the greatest hitters in Astros history.

The 1997 Bowman Chrome set holds a special place in modern baseball card collecting as the debut year of Bowman Chrome. Building upon Bowman's prospect-focused tradition, the release introduced the brilliant chromium finish that would become synonymous with some of the hobby's most important rookie and prospect cards. Card #298 features Lance Berkman as a member of the Houston Astros organization, making it an especially attractive early-career issue for Berkman, Astros, and Bowman Chrome collectors.

Selected by the Astros with the 16th overall pick in the 1997 MLB Draft following a tremendous collegiate career at Rice University, Berkman quickly became one of Houston's premier prospects. He reached the Major Leagues in 1999 and developed into a cornerstone of the Astros lineup alongside Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio, becoming part of Houston's celebrated group of stars known as the "Killer B's."

Nicknamed "Big Puma," Berkman became one of the finest switch-hitters of his generation. A six-time MLB All-Star, he spent the majority of his 15-year Major League career with Houston and finished with a .293 batting average, 366 home runs, 1,234 RBIs, 1,905 hits, and a .406 on-base percentage. Berkman helped lead Houston to its first World Series appearance in 2005 and later won the 2011 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, delivering one of the most important hits in the unforgettable sixth game of that series.

Personally signed by Lance Berkman, this 1997 Bowman Chrome #298 RC combines the debut-year Bowman Chrome brand, a key rookie card of an Astros franchise great, and an authentic autograph into an outstanding centerpiece for a Berkman collection.

Card Details

Player: Lance Berkman
Team: Houston Astros
Set: 1997 Bowman Chrome
Card Number: #298
Type: Rookie Card (RC)
Position: Outfielder / First Baseman
Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication

Personally signed by Lance Berkman.

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

An outstanding addition for Houston Astros fans, Lance Berkman collectors, Bowman Chrome rookie collectors, Killer B's collectors, autograph enthusiasts, or anyone building a collection of important rookie cards from stars of the era.