Monte Irvin 2018 Leaf Heroes of The Game Cut Signature

I normally don’t buy unlicensed, but this is a cool piece of history signed by the legendary Monte Irvin himself. Pretty cool how they cut a piece of his check out.

1953 Topps #62 Monte Irvin ⭐ MLB Pioneer
IMO, this is one of the greatest images you will find on a baseball card.
This MLB Pioneer started his professional baseball career in the Negro League in 1938 with the Newark Eagles.
An American hero and member of The Greatest Generation, he served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, enlisting in 1942. He spent three years with the 1313th Engineer General Service Regiment, and fought in combat at the Battle of the Bulge.
Monte broke the color barrier with the NY Giants on July 8, 1949, along with Hank Thompson.

1952 Topps Baseball Cards ⭐ MLB First
These are 3 of my favorite cards.
The first all-Black outfield in Major League Baseball (MLB) history took the field for the New York Giants in Game 1 of the 1951 World Series. This historic trio included Monte Irvin in left field, Willie Mays in center, and Hank Thompson in right.
Have a great day friends and card folk!🤝

2007 Topps Triple Threads Relics Auto Gold #2/9 ⭐ Monte Irvin, .422
On Jackie Robinson Day, it's only fitting to get a card of a Legendary MLB Pioneer like Monte Irvin.
I love Monte Irvin!
Monte Irvin was a huge star in the Negro League starting in 1938, before finally getting the chance to showcase his immense talent in MLB, debuting with the New York Giants on July 8, 1949, at 30 years old.

2001 Fleer Greats of the Game Autographs, Monte Irvin ⭐ MLB Pioneer
A celebration of Black History Month with a salute to Monte Irvin.
Monte Irvin overcame countless obstacles to become one of the best MLB players of his day, earning a spot in the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
As a player, Monte Irvin was a star in the Negro Leagues, with the Newark Eagles, before starring with the NY Giants in the N.L.
Whether it was in the Negro League or N.L., he was one of the most feared hitters of his era.
When he finally reached Major League Baseball with the New York Giants, he helped lead them to a 1954 World Series championship and finished third in the 1951 NL MVP voting. To say he excelled at baseball's highest level would be an understatement considering he lost years of his prime to U.S. segregation policies and three years while serving his Nation in the U.S. Army (1943-45).