Tony Batista Autographed 2001 Topps Heritage #67 Red Back Toronto Blue Jays Card
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Tony Batista Autographed 2001 Topps Heritage #67 Red Back Toronto Blue Jays Card
Combining a modern-era player with one of Topps classic vintage designs, this Tony Batista autographed 2001 Topps Heritage #67 Red Back Toronto Blue Jays card comes from the inaugural Topps Heritage baseball release. The landmark 2001 set was modeled after the 1952 Topps design, beginning a Heritage tradition that would become one of the hobbys longest-running and most popular retro-themed products.
This example is the Red Back variation of Batistas #67 card. The 2001 Topps Heritage set included both red- and black-backed versions of many cards, creating distinct variations for collectors to pursue. The Red Back designation makes this a separate version from Batistas corresponding Black Back card while retaining the vintage-inspired 1952-style presentation on the front.
Batista appears 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 a two-year stretch in which he combined for 72 home runs and 214 RBI.
Known for his extraordinarily wide-open batting stance, Batista became one of baseballs most recognizable hitters. He later earned a second MLB All-Star selection with the Baltimore Orioles in 2002 and remained a significant power threat throughout much of his 11-year Major League career.
Batista finished his MLB career with 1,146 hits, 221 home runs and 718 RBI. Combining the inaugural Heritage release, classic 1952 Topps-inspired design and Red Back variation, the 2001 Topps Heritage #67 Red Back is an appealing addition for Toronto Blue Jays collectors, Tony Batista fans, Topps Heritage variation collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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