Ralph Kiner Perez-Steele Baseball Hall of Fame 50th 1989 Celebration Series Limited Edition Postcard # 24

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1989 Perez-Steele Celebration Series Limited Edition art postcard of Ralph Kiner.  This set of cards was produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. The set pays homage to the 1887 W.S. Kimball & Co. Champions. The vintage issue featured “Champions of Games and Sports”. The variety of sports subjects included pugilists, skaters, swimmers, wrestlers, a pool player and others. Only 4 of the 50 cards features baseball players, none are Hall of Famers. “Celebration” was created for autograph seekers. 44 of the living Hall of Fame members at that time agreed to be included in the set.

  • Each card individually serial numbered
  • Measure 3.5" x 5.5"
  • Released in 1989
  • Limited Edition of 10,000
  • Player Biography
    During his 10-year career, Ralph Kiner hit 369 home runs, winning or sharing the National League home run title in each of his first seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He topped 50 homers twice, with 51 in 1947 and 54 in 1949, and averaged more than 100 RBIs each season of his abbreviated major league run, cut short by continuing back ailments. A three-time N.L. leader in slugging percentage, Kiner transitioned to the broadcast booth in 1962 for New York Mets telecasts, garnering a large fan following.

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    1989 Perez-Steele Celebration Series Limited Edition art postcard of Ralph Kiner.  This set of cards was produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. The set pays homage to the 1887 W.S. Kimball & Co. Champions. The vintage issue featured “Champions of Games and Sports”. The variety of sports subjects included pugilists, skaters, swimmers, wrestlers, a pool player and others. Only 4 of the 50 cards features baseball players, none are Hall of Famers. “Celebration” was created for autograph seekers. 44 of the living Hall of Fame members at that time agreed to be included in the set.

  • Each card individually serial numbered
  • Measure 3.5" x 5.5"
  • Released in 1989
  • Limited Edition of 10,000
  • Player Biography
    During his 10-year career, Ralph Kiner hit 369 home runs, winning or sharing the National League home run title in each of his first seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He topped 50 homers twice, with 51 in 1947 and 54 in 1949, and averaged more than 100 RBIs each season of his abbreviated major league run, cut short by continuing back ailments. A three-time N.L. leader in slugging percentage, Kiner transitioned to the broadcast booth in 1962 for New York Mets telecasts, garnering a large fan following.

    Men's Jerseys

    JERSEY SIZE 40 44 48 52 56 60
    Size Equivalent S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
    Chest 34 - 36" 38 - 40" 42 - 44" 46 - 48" 50 - 52" 54 - 56" 58 - 60"
    Waist 28 - 30" 32 - 34" 36 - 38" 40 - 42" 44 - 46" 48 - 50" 52 - 54"
    Hip 34 - 36" 38 - 40" 42 - 44" 46 - 48" 50 - 52" 54 - 56" 58 - 60"