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Lou Boudreau


Lou Boudreau had a solid 15-year career as a shortstop, playing 13 years with the Cleveland Indians. Shortstops in his playing days (1938 - 1952) were expected to provide great defense, but were not expected to produce much offensively.

Boudreau was an exception.

In 1948, Boudreau won the AL Most Valuable Player Award with career highs in runs (116), hits (199), HRs (18), RBIs (106), BB (98), BA (.355), OBP (.453), and SLG (.534). He also managed the Cleveland Indians to the World Series title that year! Boudreau won the 1944 AL batting title (.327), and led the league in doubles in 1941, 1944, and 1947. He also led AL shortstops in fielding eight times. Boudreau still holds the MLB record for hitting the most consecutive doubles in a game (four), set on July 14, 1946.

2005 National Baseball Hall of Fame Postcard.

Top: 1960 Fleer, Card #16; 1976 JDM/JMC 1955 Rodeo Commemorative, Card #4 of 30; and 1977 TCMA Galasso, Card #19.
Middle: 1980-87 SSPC HOF, Card #115; 1992 Cramer, Card #79; and 1983 Donruss, Card #12.
Bottom: 1988 Pacific, Card #106; 1988 Score Great Moments, Card #40; and 1989 Pacific, Card #166.

1992 Hi-Pro Action Packed, Card #7.

2007 Upper Deck SP Legendary Cuts, Card #30.

My favorite card: The 1976 Rodeo Commemorative card because I think it's a cool oddball set, but the Action Packed is a close second with that beautiful photograph! It's also fun seeing him in a Red Sox uniform as shown in the 1988 Pacific card.

What's yours?

Happy New Year and thanks for visiting!

CinciCuse Bill

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  1. JonJanuary 1, 2021 at 12:20 PM

    I share a birthday with him, and because of this I too have a small collection of his cards.

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