This card is part of the 2012 Panini Cooperstown 100 card Bronze History parallel set. Each card is individually serial numbered to only 599 and were inserted randomly into packs of 2012 Panini Cooperstown Baseball. Each card features an actual picture of each inductees' plaque as it hang's in the Hall of Fame gallery in Cooperstown.
- From the 2012 Panini Cooperstown Bronze History 100 Card parallel set
- Individually serial numbered to 599 made
- Randomly inserted into packs of 2012 Panini Cooperstown
Player Biography
A World War II Coast Guard veteran who entered the umpiring field because of a coal mining strike, Al Barlick served as a National League umpire for 27 seasons, breaking in at age 25. With seven All-Star games and seven World Series assignments, he developed a reputation for hustle, stern demeanor and a strict, but fair, interpretation of the rules. Renowned for a booming voice, decisive hand signals and a superb knowledge of the rules, Barlick was also active in forming the umpires’ union and was a leader in their drive for better pay and respect.
This card is part of the 2012 Panini Cooperstown 100 card Bronze History parallel set. Each card is individually serial numbered to only 599 and were inserted randomly into packs of 2012 Panini Cooperstown Baseball. Each card features an actual picture of each inductees' plaque as it hang's in the Hall of Fame gallery in Cooperstown.
- From the 2012 Panini Cooperstown Bronze History 100 Card parallel set
- Individually serial numbered to 599 made
- Randomly inserted into packs of 2012 Panini Cooperstown
Player Biography
A World War II Coast Guard veteran who entered the umpiring field because of a coal mining strike, Al Barlick served as a National League umpire for 27 seasons, breaking in at age 25. With seven All-Star games and seven World Series assignments, he developed a reputation for hustle, stern demeanor and a strict, but fair, interpretation of the rules. Renowned for a booming voice, decisive hand signals and a superb knowledge of the rules, Barlick was also active in forming the umpires’ union and was a leader in their drive for better pay and respect.
