Tom Gordon Autographed 1989 Donruss #45 RR, RC Kansas City Royals Card

Own an autograph from future All-Star pitcher Tom "Flash" Gordon with this 1989 Donruss Rated Rookie #45 signed baseball card.

The 1989 Donruss baseball set is a 660-card release remembered for its distinctive black borders, colorful geometric accents, and the popular Rated Rookie subset. While the dark borders are prone to chipping, high-grade examples remain favorites among collectors. The set features an outstanding rookie class that includes Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson, Gary Sheffield, John Smoltz, Craig Biggio, and Tom Gordon. Gordon appears as Rated Rookie #45, one of the key rookie cards from the 1989 Donruss issue.

Tom Gordon enjoyed an outstanding 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 premier 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 became one of only a handful of pitchers to excel as both a successful starter and an elite closer.

As one of Gordon's most recognizable rookie cards, this 1989 Donruss Rated Rookie captures the excitement surrounding one of the Royals' top pitching prospects at the beginning of his Major League career. Personally signed by Tom Gordon, it is an outstanding collectible for Royals fans, Rated Rookie collectors, rookie card enthusiasts, and autograph collectors.

Card Details

Player: Tom Gordon
Team: Kansas City Royals
Set: 1989 Donruss
Card Number: #45
Type: Rated Rookie (RR), Rookie Card (RC)
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 Kansas City Royals fans, Donruss collectors, Rated Rookie collectors, autograph collectors, Tom Gordon collectors, or anyone building the career run of one of baseball's premier pitchers.