2021 Leaf Art Of Sport Enshrined Exhibit, Pete Rose #2/2 ⭐
On December 5, 1978, Pete Rose signed a four-year, $3.2 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal temporarily made Rose the highest-paid athlete in team sports.

In 5 years with the Phillies (1979-1983), Pete was a 4X All-Star and helped the Phillies to 2 N.L. Pennants and the Phillies first World Series Championship in 1980. 

1968 Topps #23, Chico Cardenas 🌞
Sometimes a common card and a bunting pose can bring a smile.
Good morning friends and card folk!🌞
Have a great day!🤝

1970 Kellogg's #2, Pete Rose ⭐
1970 Topps #580, Pete Rose ⭐
1970 Topps #458, Pete Rose All-Star ⭐
In 1970, Pete Rose was on top of the baseball world.
That year, he was at the height of his popularity and performance:

• He won the National League batting title with a .348 average, one of his best seasons at the plate.

• He helped lead the Cincinnati Reds to the National League pennant, as the team’s fiery sparkplug and emotional leader at the start of the “Big Red Machine” era.

• In the 1970 All-Star Game, he famously scored the winning run by colliding with catcher Ray Fosse at home plate — one of baseball’s most iconic and controversial moments.

• He finished 7th in NL MVP voting, further cementing his status as one of the game’s elite hitters and fiercest competitors.

By 1970, Rose was more than a baseball star, he'd become a national symbol of hustle, intensity, and winning.

1965 Topps #16, Joe Morgan RC ⭐
On November 1, 1962, the Houston Colt .45s sign Joe Morgan to a free agent contract.
Joe Morgan was one of my favorite non-Pirates and one of the greatest second baseman in MLB history.

1952 Topps #170, Gus Bell ⭐
On October 14, 1952, the Reds traded for outfielder Gus Bell from the Pirates. The trade is widely considered one of general manager Gabe Paul’s best acquisitions for the team. Gus quickly became a fan favorite and hit .288 during his nine-year career in Cincinnati.