This card is part of the 2012 Panini Cooperstown 170 card Crystal Collection parallel set. Each card is individually serial numbered to only 299 and were inserted randomly into packs of 2012 Panini Cooperstown Baseball. Each card is a parallel of the regular cards in the set, but with a gold holofoil finish.
- From the 2012 Panini Cooperstown Crystal Collection 170 Card parallel set
- Individually serial numbered to 299 made
- Randomly inserted into packs of 2012 Paninin Cooperstown
Player Biography
A symbol of toughness and durability, diminutive Ray Schalk was a defensive standout. An innovator at his position, Schalk is credited as one of the first catchers to back up plays at first and third base, and consistently caught 100 or more games per season. A skilled receiver, he caught the 1920 Chicago White Sox staff, which featured four 20-game winners. He was also the first backstop to catch four no-hitters. Schalk retired after 18 seasons as owner of a slew of defensive records. He went on to manage, coach and scout for numerous professional and amateur baseball programs.
This card is part of the 2012 Panini Cooperstown 170 card Crystal Collection parallel set. Each card is individually serial numbered to only 299 and were inserted randomly into packs of 2012 Panini Cooperstown Baseball. Each card is a parallel of the regular cards in the set, but with a gold holofoil finish.
- From the 2012 Panini Cooperstown Crystal Collection 170 Card parallel set
- Individually serial numbered to 299 made
- Randomly inserted into packs of 2012 Paninin Cooperstown
Player Biography
A symbol of toughness and durability, diminutive Ray Schalk was a defensive standout. An innovator at his position, Schalk is credited as one of the first catchers to back up plays at first and third base, and consistently caught 100 or more games per season. A skilled receiver, he caught the 1920 Chicago White Sox staff, which featured four 20-game winners. He was also the first backstop to catch four no-hitters. Schalk retired after 18 seasons as owner of a slew of defensive records. He went on to manage, coach and scout for numerous professional and amateur baseball programs.
