Placido Polanco Autographed 2002 Upper Deck 40-Man #571 St. Louis Cardinals Card

Own an autograph from one of baseball's most fundamentally sound infielders with this 2002 Upper Deck 40-Man #571 Placido Polanco signed baseball card.

The 2002 Upper Deck 40-Man baseball set is a unique 1,200-card release that was designed to represent every player on each Major League club's 40-man roster. One of the largest baseball card sets ever produced, it features established stars, everyday players, prospects, and role players who were often overlooked in traditional flagship products. The set's clean photography, gold foil accents, and expansive checklist have made it a favorite among player and team collectors. Placido Polanco appears as card #571, representing 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, remarkable consistency, and elite contact hitting, Polanco earned two All-Star selections, captured 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 developed a reputation as one of baseball's most dependable infielders and one of the toughest hitters to strike out.

Issued during Polanco's final season with the Cardinals before his trade to Philadelphia in July 2002, this Upper Deck 40-Man card documents an important point in his career. Because of the set's comprehensive roster format, it also represents one of the more interesting and often overlooked issues from the early 2000s. Paired with his authentic signature, it is an outstanding collectible for Cardinals fans, Upper Deck collectors, Placido Polanco collectors, and autograph enthusiasts.

Card Details

Player: Placido Polanco
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Set: 2002 Upper Deck 40-Man
Card Number: #571
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, Upper Deck collectors, autograph collectors, Placido Polanco collectors, or collectors of comprehensive baseball card sets.