Mariano Rivera built one of the most dominant careers any pitcher has ever had, becoming the gold standard for closers during his time with the New York Yankees. Armed with his legendary cut fastball and unmatched calm under pressure, he saved 652 regular-season games and was even more feared in October, where he posted a microscopic postseason ERA and helped lead the Yankees to five World Series titles. A 13-time All-Star and the first player unanimously elected to the Hall of Fame, Rivera wasn’t just great, he redefined the closer role and left a legacy of consistency, humility, and excellence that few athletes in any sport have matched.

2006 Topps Triple Threads Relics Autograph ⭐ Mariano Rivera, .O81, #5/9
Several Mantel friends and card folk have asked me to post the front and back of this card.
When Mantel speaks, I respond.
Here it is, one of the most beautifully penned autographs and the back too.
Collect What You Love.

Seven years ago today, Mariano Rivera became the first person inducted into the Hall of Fame unanimously.

2006 Topps Triple Threads Relics Auto ⭐️ Mariano Rivera
I can’t get enough of this card - pinstripe, patch, autograph 🙂

I was technically out of the hobby in the early 2000s but discovered they were putting relics into cards so I picked up a few Yankees. Mo was one of them.