Tony Batista Autographed 2001 Topps Gold Label - Class 3 #105 Toronto Blue Jays Card
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Tony Batista Autographed 2001 Topps Gold Label - Class 3 #105 Toronto Blue Jays Card
Representing the third version of Tony Batistas card in Gold Labels multi-class base structure, this Tony Batista autographed 2001 Topps Gold Label Class 3 #105 Toronto Blue Jays card offers another distinctive variation from one of Topps most visually recognizable products of the period. The Gold Label concept provided multiple classes of established players, giving collectors several different versions to pursue rather than a single conventional base card.
This Class 3 version of #105 is distinct from Batistas Class 1 and Class 2 cards. Gold Label differentiated its classes through variations in the player imagery incorporated into the layered design, making the three classes individual collectibles and particularly appealing to collectors pursuing complete player runs.
Batista is featured following his outstanding 2000 season with Toronto, when he established career highs with 41 home runs and 114 RBI, scored 96 runs and earned his first American League All-Star selection. His 41 homers marked the highest single-season total of his career and capped an impressive two-year stretch in which he combined for 72 home runs and 214 RBI.
Known for his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance, Batista was one of baseballs most instantly recognizable hitters. He later earned his second MLB All-Star selection with the Baltimore Orioles in 2002 and remained a significant power threat during his post-Toronto career.
Batista finished his 11-year Major League career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. As the Class 3 version of his three-class Gold Label base card, the 2001 Topps Gold Label #105 Class 3 is an appealing addition for Toronto Blue Jays collectors, Tony Batista fans, Gold Label variation collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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