Manufacturer: Bowman
Set: 1992 Bowman Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Mariano Rivera
Position/Team: Pitcher for Yankees
Card #: 302
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Values: See Pricing Table Below
Mariano Rivera, nicknamed “Mo” and “Sandman,” is widely regarded as the greatest relief pitcher in baseball history. The Panamanian-born pitcher spent his entire 19-season MLB career (1995–2013) with the New York Yankees, becoming the face of the team’s dominant late 1990s and early 2000s dynasty.
Rivera’s success was largely built on a single, legendary pitch: a cut fastball that baffled hitters for nearly two decades. The “cutter” had a unique, late-breaking movement that made it incredibly difficult to hit squarely, often resulting in broken bats and weak contact. His command and consistency with the pitch were unparalleled.
His impressive list of career statistics includes an 82-60 win-loss record, a 2.21 ERA, and 1,173 strikeouts. Rivera’s career was filled with numerous accolades. He is a 13-time All-Star, 5-time World Series champion, 1999 World Series MVP, 2003 ALCS MVP, 5-time AL Rolaids Relief Man Award winner and 3-time Delivery Man of the Year Award winner.
In 2019, Mariano Rivera made history by becoming the first-ever player to be unanimously elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA).
Known for his calm demeanor and exceptional sportsmanship, Rivera’s entrance from the bullpen to the tune of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” became one of the most iconic traditions in baseball. He retired in 2013, and the Yankees retired his number 42.
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