This is the 2001 SP Authentic Chirography Gold autograph of Albert Belle, serial numbered 56/88 and featuring a bold, blue on-card signature. It’s one of Belle’s most elegant post-career issues—simple, clean, and timeless.

Issued by Upper Deck Nuuk in 2001—after Belle’s final MLB game but before he retired—this card marks a rare and classy Orioles-era auto. The sepia-toned backdrop paired with the SP Authentic layout gives it a refined look, but Belle’s presence keeps it grounded. The swing. The stare. The quiet violence. All captured mid-frame.

Upper Deck didn’t flood the market with these. Just 88 copies exist of the Gold parallel, and unlike modern sticker autos, this one was signed directly on the card. No gimmicks. Just ink and authority.

It’s a fitting piece for Belle: not loud, but undeniable.