THE CRIME DOG CONNECTION
FEATURING FRED MCGRIFF CARDS AND MEMORABILIA FROM
HIS LITTLE LEAGUE YEARS TO THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME
A RARE SURVIVOR!
You are purchasing a very hard to find Dominican Winter League sticker of Fred "The Crime Dog" McGriff
(HOF 2023). Considered McGriff's first recognized card.
Hard to find in any condition.
Issued by Postalitas Dominicanas of Santo Domingo, these are stickers in the Latin American style, which are basically just paper intended to be glued into an album. the backs are blank, and they were issued in packs of five. Paper loss is common, not only from being pasted into albums, but also due to the sticker being stuck to the wrapper where it was glue shut.
To improve his skills McGriff played in the Baseball Winter League of the Dominican Republic between 1984 and 1987. During his HOF press conference McGriff stated about the Dominican Winter League: "It was the best thing I ever did because I got a chance to get extra at-bats. In that winter ball, they take things very seriously. And you were facing Jose Rijo, Mario Soto, great pitchers." He went on to encourage players who are starting their careers to play there.
OVERALL CONDITION OF THIS CARD IS: Excellent
(My personal opinion. See images and you be the judge)
You will receive the following: 1984-85 Dominican Winter League Stickers #149 of Hall of Famer (2023), Toronto Blue Jays / Atlanta Braves, First Baseman/DH, 5x All-Star, 3x Silver Slugger, 2x Home Run Leader - Frederick Stanley "The Crime Dog" McGriff. McGriff played on 6 different teams from 1986-2004. He hit 20 or more home runs 15 times and is the first player to hit 30 or more home runs for 5 different teams. He was also the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both leagues in home runs.
YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT CARD PICTURED
THE CRIME DOG CONNECTION:
After months of deliberation, I have decided to part with my massive Fred McGriff collection. Over 30 years in the making this huge collection consists of over 300 pieces of memorabilia. Everything from his high school yearbook to autographed game-worn Wrigley Field spikes. It includes thousands of cards, over 3,000 different and 400+ graded. 80% of the graded cards are low population PSA 10's or BGS 9's or better.
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ATTEENTION POTENTIAL BIDDERS/BUYERS: All reflective surface cards are handled with surgical or cloth gloves. Never with bare hands. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED - Any blemishes, scratches or dust particles; are on the case, scanner glass or camera lens - NOT ON THE CARD.