Bobby Shantz 2002 Topps Archieves Best Years
Obtained: Through the mail. Sent: November 28, 2006 c/o Home; Received: December 4, 2006. Six Days.
Bobby pitched sixteen years in the Major Leagues after signing as a free agent at age twenty-two in 1948 with the Philadelphia Athletics. Bobby's career year would come in 1952, winning the AL MVP as a pitcher, posting a 24-7 record with 152 strike outs and a 2.48 ERA. He was an All-Star three times ('51-'52, '57) and would win eight straight Gold Gloves, all as a reliever, ('57-'64) before retiring after the 1964 season at the age of 38 with 119 wins. Bobby signed and returned my card and my protective index card. Thanks Mr. Shantz!
Playing Years
Bobby played with:
1949-1956 
1957-1960 
1961
1962 
1962-1964
1964 
1964
