Tag: 2000
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2000 Upper Deck
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“Belle has enjoyed quite a fine career, mashing his way to eight straight 30-homer seasons and 381 longballs in all. He has maintained a batting average near .300, quite a distinction for a hitter with his awesome power stroke.”
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The Arm That Didn’t Count: Rewriting Albert Belle’s Defensive Legacy
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in BlogsAlbert Belle’s defense is often criticized, but the numbers—and his arm—tell a different story. Explore how outfield assists reveal the overlooked value of a feared defender.
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Cal Ripken Jr. | 2001 Fleer Legacy Game-Used Base | 10/1/2000 | Belle’s Final HR Game | Arena 9.5
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This 2001 Fleer Legacy Game Issue relic card features a piece of base used in the October 1, 2000 game between the Orioles and Yankees—Cal Ripken Jr.’s final game of the season. But here’s the twist: Albert Belle hit his final career home run in that very game. That makes this relic more than a…
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Albert Belle | 2000 Ultra Platinum Medallion 37/50 | PSA 8 (Pop 1, Highest Graded)
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2000 Ultra Platinum Medallion Albert Belle 37/50. PSA 8 (Pop 1, none higher). Rare Orioles-era numbered parallel—Belle’s final ultra-premium insert.
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Albert Belle | Full Ticket | Final MLB Game & HR #381 | Signed & Inscribed “#381” | PSA/DNA | 10/1/2000
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Albert Belle’s final swing. A full ticket from his last MLB game on 10/1/2000—signed and inscribed “#381.” The home run landed just rows from these very Left Field Club seats. PSA-authenticated.
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Iron Man, Interrupted: The Lie About Albert Belle’s ‘Short’ Career
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in BlogsAlbert Belle didn’t have a short career. He had a dominant one. A durable one. A Hall of Fame one. But instead of being recognized for 12 powerhouse seasons, he’s written off by voters clinging to a myth—one that crumbles the moment you actually look at the numbers.
