Tom Gordon Autographed 1988 Grand Slam Midwest League All-Stars #40

Own an autograph from future All-Star pitcher Tom "Flash" Gordon with this 1988 Grand Slam Midwest League All-Stars #40 signed baseball card.

The 1988 Grand Slam Midwest League All-Stars set is a 59-card regional issue highlighting many of the top prospects and standout performers from the Midwest League. Produced by Grand Slam, the release showcases players who would go on to successful Major League careers, making it a favorite among prospect and minor league collectors. Tom Gordon appears as card #40 representing the Appleton Foxes, the Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals during the 1988 season.

Tom Gordon enjoyed a remarkable 21-year Major League career with the Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Nicknamed "Flash," Gordon successfully reinvented himself from a frontline starting pitcher into one of baseball's elite closers. A three-time All-Star, 1998 American League Rolaids Relief Man Award winner, and owner of 138 career victories, 158 saves, and 1,928 strikeouts, Gordon was respected throughout baseball for his electric fastball, devastating curveball, and remarkable longevity.

Issued during Gordon's breakout season in the Royals' farm system, this 1988 Grand Slam Midwest League All-Stars card captures one of baseball's brightest young pitching prospects before his Major League debut. As an early minor league issue featuring Gordon with the Appleton Foxes, it represents one of the earliest cards of the future All-Star. Personally signed by Tom Gordon, this card is an outstanding collectible for prospect collectors, Royals fans, and autograph enthusiasts.

Card Details

Player: Tom Gordon
Team: Appleton Foxes
MLB Organization: Kansas City Royals
Set: 1988 Grand Slam Midwest League All-Stars
Card Number: #40
Type: Minor League All-Star Card
Position: Pitcher
Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication

Personally signed by Tom Gordon.

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 Appleton Foxes fans, Kansas City Royals collectors, minor league card collectors, autograph collectors, Tom Gordon collectors, or anyone building an early-career run of one of baseball's premier pitchers.