2006 Topps Triple Threads Relics ⭐ Steve Carlton #1/1 ⚾⚾⚾
On October 26, 1982, Steve "Lefty" Carlton became the first pitcher to win 4 Cy Young Awards. At 37 years-old, Carlton led the N.L. in wins (23), innings pitched (295.2), strikeouts (286) and shutouts (6). He also won the Cy Young Award in 1972, 1977 and 1980.

2006 Topps Triple Threads Relics Auto, Steve Carlton #1/3⭐PHI
2006 Topps Triple Threads Relics Auto, Steve Carlton #6/18 ⭐ PHI
By all accounts, Steve Carlton was an intensely focused competitor who meticulously trained for every aspect of his game - including hitting.
Carlton was an unusually skilled hitter for a pitcher, with a respectable career batting average of .201. He hit 13 HRs, 140 RBIs, and 123 runs during his career. His most famous home run was a three-run shot in the 1978 NLCS against Don Sutton.

Added this to my HOF RC auto collection. Carlton’s signature is really clean on this copy.

Today's arrival. Three cards to go! But two of them are very big.

1968 Topps #247, Johnny Bench RC.
1965 Topps #477, Steve Carlton RC.
On July 26, 1970,  Johnny Bench hit three consecutive home runs and seven RBIs vs the St. Louis Cardinals. Bench hits all three HRs off Steve Carlton and added a single in the Reds’ 12 – 5 win over the Cards.

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