This card is part of the 2013 Panini Cooperstown 100 card Red Crystal Collection parallel set. Each card is individually serial numbered to only 399 and were inserted randomly into packs of 2013 Panini Cooperstown Baseball. Each card is a parallel of the regular cards in the set, but with a gold holofoil finish.
- From the 2013 Panini Cooperstown Red Crystal Collection 100 Card parrallel set
- Individually serial numbered to 399 made
- Randomly inserted into packs of 2013 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 2013 Panini Cooperstown 100 card Red Crystal Collection parallel set. Each card is individually serial numbered to only 399 and were inserted randomly into packs of 2013 Panini Cooperstown Baseball. Each card is a parallel of the regular cards in the set, but with a gold holofoil finish.
- From the 2013 Panini Cooperstown Red Crystal Collection 100 Card parrallel set
- Individually serial numbered to 399 made
- Randomly inserted into packs of 2013 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.
