Tag: 1997
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1997 Upper Deck SPx Star Attractions – SA9
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In his first season with the White Sox, Belle continued his slugging ways, hitting the century mark in RBI for the sixth consecutive season. He also made White Sox history when he embarked on a career-high 27-game hitting streak in May and June, tying the club record set by Hall-of-Famer Luke Appling in ’36.
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1997 Collector’s Choice ’Touch ‘Em All’ #CG9
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Last season with the Indians, Albert drove in 148 runs to win his third AL RBI title in the last four years. That RBI total was the highest by an AL player and fourth highest by a Major Leaguer in 47 years. He is also one of only two active players with 100 RBI in…
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Albert Belle: “I really wanted to stay in Cleveland.”
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in News & MediaAlbert Belle discusses why he wound up signing with the Chicago White Sox in 1997.
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Albert Belle | 1997 Donruss Preferred Precious Metals 1 Gram 24k Gold /100 | PSA 8 (Pop 1, Two Higher)
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One of the most elusive late-‘90s parallels in the Albert Belle universe, the 1997 Donruss Preferred Precious Metals Gold is limited to just 100 copies and features a true metallic gold finish —it’s printed on 1 gram of fine 24k gold (99.9%). This card is graded PSA 8, a Pop 1 with only two higher…
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Albert Belle | 1997 E-X2000 Essential Credentials 069/099 | PSA 7 (Pop 3, 1 Higher)
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1997 E-X2000 Essential Credentials Albert Belle #12 069/099. PSA 7 copy of one of Belle’s rarest and most iconic ’90s inserts. Foil brilliance meets slugger legacy.
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The $10 Million Man: How Albert Belle Changed the Economics of Sports
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in BlogsAlbert Belle’s 5-year/$55M contract to play for the White Sox made him the first player in the history of sports (yes SPORTS) to make $10M+/year. How did his contract pave the way for salaries of those to come?
Albert Belle: The Original 50/50 Man 