Tom Gordon Autographed 1989 Topps Traded #38T XRC Kansas City Royals Card

Own an autograph from future All-Star pitcher Tom "Flash" Gordon with this 1989 Topps Traded #38T XRC signed baseball card.

The 1989 Topps Traded set is a 132-card factory-set release that highlights key rookies, traded players, and late-season additions omitted from the flagship Topps issue. Featuring the classic 1989 Topps white-bordered design with the distinctive "T" numbering, the set includes several important rookie-era cards and has become a favorite among collectors of late-1980s baseball. Tom Gordon appears as card #38T, widely recognized as his Extended Rookie Card (XRC) and one of the cornerstone cards of his rookie-year collection.

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 transformed from an accomplished starting pitcher into one of baseball's premier closers. A three-time All-Star, 1998 American League Rolaids Relief Man Award winner, Gordon finished his career with 138 victories, 158 saves, and 1,928 strikeouts, becoming one of the rare pitchers in Major League history to record at least 100 wins and 100 saves.

Released following Gordon's impressive rookie campaign with the Royals, this 1989 Topps Traded card quickly became one of his most sought-after rookie-era issues. As his widely recognized XRC, it remains a centerpiece for collectors assembling a Tom Gordon collection. Personally signed by Tom Gordon, this card is an outstanding collectible for Royals fans, Topps collectors, rookie card enthusiasts, and autograph collectors.

Card Details

Player: Tom Gordon
Team: Kansas City Royals
Set: 1989 Topps Traded
Card Number: #38T
Type: Extended Rookie Card (XRC)
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, Topps collectors, Topps Traded collectors, rookie card collectors, autograph collectors, Tom Gordon collectors, or anyone building the career run of one of baseball's premier pitchers.