2015 Topps Archives Fan Favorites Kent Tekulve Auto Issue #FFAKT PSA 9! POP 3!

Description: This lot features the 2015 Topps Archives Fan Favorites Kent Tekulve Auto Issue #FFAKT PSA 9! --- Tekulve is a 1969 graduate of Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. He signed that year as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates and remained with that organization until 1985. He made his major league debut against the Montreal Expos on May 20, 1974. He pitched an inning of relief and allowed one hit in the 4–2 loss. His best seasons came in 1978 and 1979, in both of which he saved 31 games and posted ERAs of 2.33 and 2.75, respectively. He won National League Pitcher of the Month for August 1978. He saved three games in the 1979 World Series, including the winner, as the Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4 games to 3. He was selected as an All-Star in 1980. He was traded from the Pirates to the Phillies for Al Holland and minor-league left-handed pitcher Frankie Griffin on April 20, 1985. He continued to be an effective reliever into his 40s. Only in his first season (1974) and his last season (1989) did he post an ERA above 4. While with the Phillies, he led the NL in games pitched for the fourth time, with 90 in 1987 at the age of 40. Tekulve signed with the Cincinnati Reds before the 1989 season and pitched in 37 games before retiring in July. Here’s a great looking example of his 2015 auto card here. This beauty has 4 razor sharp corners, 4 exceptional borders and a blazing surface with full gloss, color and clarity. The reverse is crisp and clean with pack fresh background color, near perfect centering and no marks or blemishes of any kind. Buyer adds 2.50 for ship insured, US customers only, cc and m.o. payments go out next day, checks held 5 days. Please message me with questions. Always combined shipping on multiple purchases. Thanks and good luck

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: Springvale, Maine

End Time: 2024-12-20T03:29:09.000Z

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