Placido Polanco Autographed 2008 Topps #512 Detroit Tigers Card

Own an autograph from one of baseball's most dependable and fundamentally sound infielders with this 2008 Topps #512 Placido Polanco signed baseball card.

The 2008 Topps baseball set is a 660-card flagship release issued in two series. The design features a clean white border accented by a flowing red-and-blue ribbon nameplate, giving the set a modern look while maintaining Topps' traditional flagship appeal. Collectors pursued numerous parallels, including Gold Border, Black Border, and Copper editions, along with popular inserts and short prints. As one of the hobby's cornerstone annual releases, the 2008 Topps set remains a favorite among modern baseball card collectors.

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, elite contact hitting, and remarkable consistency, Polanco earned two All-Star selections, three Gold Glove Awards, a Silver Slugger Award, and the 2006 American League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award. His remarkable ability to avoid strikeouts and consistently make solid contact made him one of the premier second basemen of his generation.

Issued as Polanco entered the 2008 season, this flagship 2008 Topps card captures the veteran infielder following one of the best years of his career. Coming off a 2007 campaign in which he hit .341, collected 200 hits, earned his first All-Star selection, and set a Major League record for consecutive errorless games by a second baseman, this card represents Polanco at the height of his success with the Detroit Tigers. His authentic signature makes it an outstanding collectible for Tigers fans, Topps collectors, and autograph enthusiasts.

Card Details

Player: Placido Polanco
Team: Detroit Tigers
Set: 2008 Topps
Card Number: #512
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 Detroit Tigers fans, Topps collectors, autograph collectors, Placido Polanco collectors, or anyone building a collection honoring one of baseball's finest defensive infielders.