Lance Berkman Autographed 1999 Bowman's Best #140 Houston Astros Card

Own an autographed 1999 Bowman's Best #140 baseball card personally signed by Lance Berkman, featuring the rising Houston Astros star during the season of his Major League debut. This premium early-career issue combines the distinctive Bowman's Best design with the autograph of a player who would develop into one of the greatest hitters in Astros franchise history.

The 1999 Bowman's Best baseball set was one of Bowman's premium releases of the era, combining established Major League stars with many of baseball's most promising young players. Known for its brilliant chromium-style surface, bold contemporary graphics, and prospect-focused checklist, Bowman's Best offered collectors an upscale alternative to traditional Bowman cards. Card #140 features Lance Berkman with the Houston Astros during an important transitional year in his career.

Selected by Houston with the 16th overall pick in the 1997 MLB Draft following a standout collegiate career at Rice University, Berkman quickly established himself as one of the organization's premier prospects. After continuing his rapid rise through the minor leagues, he made his Major League debut on July 16, 1999, beginning a career that would eventually place him among the most accomplished offensive players in Astros history.

Nicknamed "Big Puma," Berkman developed into one of the finest switch-hitters of his generation. He became a cornerstone of the Houston lineup alongside Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio as part of the celebrated "Killer B's." A six-time MLB All-Star, Berkman finished his 15-year Major League career with a .293 batting average, 366 home runs, 1,234 RBIs, 1,905 hits, and a .406 on-base percentage.

Berkman helped lead the Astros to their first World Series appearance in 2005, batting .385 during the Fall Classic, and later captured the 2011 World Series championship with the St. Louis Cardinals. His game-tying single with two outs in the 10th inning of the unforgettable Game 6 helped keep St. Louis' championship hopes alive.

Personally signed by Lance Berkman, this 1999 Bowman's Best #140 is an outstanding premium early-career collectible from the season in which the future six-time All-Star reached the Major Leagues.

Card Details

Player: Lance Berkman
Team: Houston Astros
Set: 1999 Bowman's Best
Card Number: #140
Type: Early-Career Card
Position: Outfielder
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's Best collectors, Killer B's collectors, autograph enthusiasts, or anyone assembling a comprehensive collection of one of Houston's greatest players.