Tom Gordon Autographed 1997 Metal Universe #22 Boston Red Sox Card

Own an autographed 1997 Metal Universe #22 baseball card personally signed by Tom "Flash" Gordon, featuring the accomplished right-hander with the Boston Red Sox during the prime of his career. This visually striking premium release showcases Gordon just before his 1998 All-Star season and remains one of the most recognizable baseball card designs of the 1990s.

The 1997 Metal Universe baseball set, produced by Fleer, is a 250-card premium release celebrated for its imaginative artwork, holographic foil technology, and futuristic metallic backgrounds. Building upon the success of the groundbreaking 1996 edition, the 1997 set features vibrant colors, computer-generated graphics, and premium card stock, making it one of the hobby's most iconic and collectible releases of the decade. Card #22 features Tom Gordon with the Boston Red Sox.

Tom "Flash" 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. A three-time MLB All-Star, Gordon captured the 1998 American League Rolaids Relief Man Award after leading the American League with a 2.72 ERA, before later reinventing himself as one of baseball's premier closers. He finished his remarkable career with 138 victories, 158 saves, and 1,928 strikeouts, becoming one of the few pitchers in Major League history to achieve both 100 career wins and 100 career saves.

The 1997 season was one of Gordon's finest as a starting pitcher, as he recorded 188 strikeouts while anchoring the Boston rotation and laying the foundation for his outstanding 1998 All-Star campaign. Personally signed by Tom Gordon, this premium Metal Universe card is an outstanding collectible for Red Sox fans, Metal Universe enthusiasts, and autograph collectors.

Card Details

Player: Tom Gordon
Team: Boston Red Sox
Set: 1997 Metal Universe
Card Number: #22
Type: Base 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.

An outstanding addition for Boston Red Sox fans, Tom Gordon collectors, Metal Universe collectors, premium 1990s baseball card enthusiasts, autograph collectors, or anyone celebrating one of baseball's most versatile and accomplished pitchers.