Own an autograph from one of baseball's most fundamentally sound infielders with this 2001 Topps #696 Placido Polanco signed baseball card.
The 2001 Topps baseball set is a 790-card release issued in two series and is remembered for its clean white borders, bold player photography, and traditional Topps design. The set features a mix of established stars, emerging talent, rookie cards, and popular insert sets, making it one of the flagship releases of the early 2000s. Placido Polanco appears as card #696, highlighting the dependable infielder during his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Placido Polanco enjoyed a distinguished 16-year Major League career with the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, and Miami Marlins. Known for his exceptional defense and remarkable contact hitting, Polanco earned two All-Star selections, won three Gold Glove Awards, and was named the 2006 American League Championship Series Most Valuable Player while helping lead the Detroit Tigers to the World Series. Throughout his career, he became one of baseball's premier defensive infielders and one of the toughest hitters in baseball to strike out.
Issued while Polanco was establishing himself as an everyday Major League player, this 2001 Topps card represents one of his classic Cardinals-era base cards. Combined with his authentic signature, it is an outstanding collectible for Cardinals fans, Topps collectors, Placido Polanco collectors, and autograph enthusiasts.
Card Details
Player: Placido Polanco
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Set: 2001 Topps
Card Number: #696
Type: Base Card
Position: Second Baseman / Third Baseman
Condition: NM-MT or better
Authentication
Personally signed by Placido Polanco
Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.
A fantastic addition for St. Louis Cardinals fans, Topps collectors, autograph collectors, Placido Polanco collectors, or collectors of outstanding defensive infielders.