Ron Hassey Autographed 1985 Topps Traded #48T New York Yankees Card

Add a signature from a former Major League catcher with a unique place in baseball history with this Ron Hassey autographed 1985 Topps Traded #48T New York Yankees baseball card, available from Under the Radar Sports Promotions. A dependable catcher and accomplished left-handed hitter, Hassey is especially remembered as the only catcher in Major League history to catch two perfect games.

Ron Hassey enjoyed a 14-season Major League career from 1978 through 1991, playing for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and Montreal Expos. Known for his steady defensive work, ability to handle pitching staffs, and consistent offensive contributions, Hassey established himself as a respected veteran catcher.

Hassey began his Major League career with the Cleveland Indians in 1978 and developed into the team's primary catcher during the early 1980s. One of his most productive offensive seasons came in 1980, when he batted .318 with eight home runs and 65 RBIs.

His first connection to baseball history came on May 15, 1981, when he caught Len Barker's perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Cleveland Stadium. Barker retired all 27 batters he faced, and Hassey's work behind the plate helped guide one of the most remarkable pitching performances in Indians history.

Hassey later joined the New York Yankees in 1985, providing the club with an experienced left-handed-hitting catcher. During that season, he shared the clubhouse with stars such as Don Mattingly, Rickey Henderson, Dave Winfield, and Willie Randolph.

The 1985 Yankees finished with an impressive 97-64 record, remaining in contention for the American League East championship until the final stages of the season. Hassey's experience behind the plate and ability to contribute offensively made him a valuable addition to the roster.

Following his time in New York, Hassey continued his Major League career with several organizations before joining the Oakland Athletics, where he became part of one of baseball's most successful teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Hassey was a member of the Athletics teams that captured three consecutive American League pennants from 1988 through 1990, including the 1989 World Series championship over the San Francisco Giants.

His second historic catching achievement came on July 28, 1991, when he caught Dennis Martinez's perfect game for the Montreal Expos against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With that performance, Hassey became the first and remains the only catcher in Major League history to catch two official perfect games.

Over his Major League career, Hassey appeared in more than 1,100 games and finished with a .266 batting average, establishing himself as a dependable catcher whose contributions extended well beyond his offensive statistics.

The 1985 Topps Traded #48T card features Hassey in his New York Yankees uniform following his arrival from the Chicago Cubs.

The 1985 Topps Traded set carries the recognizable design of the regular 1985 Topps release, featuring colorful team-name graphics, a large player photograph, and a smaller inset portrait. The Traded series provided updated cards reflecting player transactions and new team assignments.

This card captures Hassey during an important stage of his career, between his historic perfect game with Cleveland and his later championship success with Oakland.

Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.

This autographed Ron Hassey card is an excellent addition to collections featuring New York Yankees players, historic perfect games, 1989 Oakland Athletics World Series champions, former Major League catchers, and signed vintage Topps Traded baseball cards.