Jim Abbott was a remarkable Major League pitcher who overcame being born without a right hand to reach the highest level of baseball, even throwing a no-hitter for the New York Yankees in 1993. Known for his determination and smooth one-handed fielding technique, Abbott became a symbol of perseverance, proving that physical limitations don’t have to define athletic greatness.

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Mike Witt apparently protected my eBay Mailday today…these surrounded the 1970’s card I picked up for a friend…

I’m not a big fan of Angel Reggie but I also can’t pass up a deal. I really like 1983 Topps too.

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Cool artsy pick by Upper Deck with the action sequence photo. Sportflic esque… I didn’t have a lot of 1990 Upper Decks ergo this card jumped out at me.

Bert’s fun facts:

-He’s the most prominent of the only nine other MLB players from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

-His legendary curve ball was inspired by Sandy Koufax who he grew up admiring when his family move to Cali

-Won a WS in 1979 with the Pirates

-All in All played for 22 seasons and culminated 287 Wins and 3,701Ks

-HoF inductee in 2011

Here’s a link to all the Bert Blyleven cards on eBay: https://ebay.us/XbrSy9