Mariano Duncan Autographed 1997 Topps #45 New York Yankees Card

Featuring Mariano Duncan with the New York Yankees, this Mariano Duncan autographed 1997 Topps #45 New York Yankees card was issued following his outstanding 1996 season and the Yankees' return to the top of baseball. Duncan played a significant role for a club that captured New York's first World Series championship in 18 years.

Duncan joined the Yankees for the 1996 season and delivered one of the best offensive performances of his career. Serving primarily at second base, he batted a career-high .340 with 149 hits, 34 doubles, eight home runs and 56 RBI in 109 games, providing a productive veteran presence in the Yankees lineup.

The Yankees won the American League East and advanced through Texas and Baltimore to face the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series. Duncan started all six games at second base as New York recovered from losing the first two games at Yankee Stadium to win four straight and capture the championship.

The title was Duncan's second as a player, following his championship with the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. His 12-season Major League career also included time with the Dodgers, Phillies and Blue Jays, and he earned his lone All-Star selection as a member of Philadelphia in 1994.

Issued in the season immediately following New York's championship, the 1997 Topps #45 is an appealing addition for Yankees collectors, Mariano Duncan fans, 1996 World Series collections, 1997 Topps set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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