2024 National Paid Signer - Sammy Sosa

The next paid signer I got at the National was Sammy Sosa.  It was his first National, and I got this nice 2005 Bowman Heritage signed.  I liked the brick background, and that it showed Sosa in an Orioles jersey.

Sammy was really nice and allowed me to pose for a photo with him.

Sosa (b. 1968) played in the majors from 1989 to 2007 for the Rangers, White Sox, Cubs and Orioles.  He had 2,408 hits, 609 home runs and a .273 batting average.  He was a 7-time All Star (1995, 1998 to 2002 and 2004) and the 1998 NL MVP.  He hit 40 or more home runs 7 times; 50 or more 4 times and 60 or more home runs 3 times.  His 609 home runs are 9th all-time.

Because Sosa has been linked to steroids through his questionable congressional testimony (he suddenly forgot how to speak without an interpreter), among other accusations, he was unable to secure election to the Hall of Fame during his 10 years on the ballot. The highest voting percentage he received was 18.5% in 2022.  He will now be at the mercy of the Veterans Committee.

Another Trade With Jake - Early David Ortiz and Sammy Sosa Cards

It can be hard, sometimes, keeping track of all of the people I've met and traded with.  This is very true recently with all of the instagram and kik messenger deals that I have made.  One of the people I've met that I really have taken a liking to is Jake.  I've posted about him before, when I got a Jeter Minor League card in exchange for a Bryce Harper RC.  This time around, I sent Jake a couple 2014 Bowman Kris Bryant cards and in return, he sent me this early David Ortiz card, a 1998 Fleer Ultra.  This isn't (obviously) his David Arias RC, but it is still a cool card.

The other card Jake sent was this 1990 Star Minor League card of Sammy Sosa when he played for the Charlotte Rangers.  Look at his hair.  Gotta love the early 90s.

Anyway, Jake is a really awesome guy and I am glad to have completed another trade with him.  I know we will be doing some more, especially because we are in negotiations for one right now!