SCP Auctions November 2006 Internet Auction

For career offensive numbers Eddie Murray had few peers in modern baseball. In 1996 he joined the legendary Hank Aaron and Willie Mays as the only players to amass both 3000 hits and 500 home-runs. A switch-hitter who was perhaps the most feared clutch hitter of his generation Murray drove in at least 75 runs for a major league record twenty consecutive seasons earning him the nickname "Steady Eddie". At the close of his playing career in 1997 Murray had played more games at first base than anyone else in history. Only Mickey Mantle had hit more home runs as a switch-hitter than Murray and only six players had driven in more runs than his 1917. Murray played in three World Series during his 21 seasons winning the title in 1983 as the first baseman and cleanup hitter for the Baltimore Orioles. This batting helmet has been signed by Murray on the bill in black ink rating 7/10. Helmet shows good wear with pine tar chipping and sweat stains. Murray's number 33 appears on the back of the helmet and on top of the bill. A terrific collectible from a 500 home run club member 3000 hit man and one of the most consistent offensive players in history. LOA from PSA/DNA.