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Born on September 26, 1925 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Bobby Shantz was a Major League Baseball pitcher of the Philadelphia Athletics. He was named Robert Clayton Shantz. He played for the Kansas City Athletics, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Colt .45's, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies. Shantz is a lefthander who began his career as a starting pitcher. He had enjoyed his best season in 1952 where he led the American League in 24 wins and he also received the Most Valuable Player Award. Shantz also led the A's to the team's last winning season in Philadelphia. He has also amazingly bagged the eight Gold Glove Awards from 1957 t o1964. In the years 1951, 1952, and 1957, Shantz was selected for the All-Star Game. He was chosen in the 1961 MLB Expansion Draft by the Colt .45s from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He went to the Yankees in a 12-player deal before the 1957 season where he made a great comeback leading the AL with 2.45 ERA while he went 11-5. Shantz also contributed 11 saves to the 1960 pennant winners before he was traded with the Pirates. He saved Game Two for the Yankees. He won the Gold Gloves in the first four years of the award. He has received numerous awards and he showed to the world that he is indeed worthy of the recognitions that he received. Get a chance to bring home some of the player's memorabilia especially his 22 signature Gold Glove baseball and his autographed baseball. People sometimes mistook his name as Bobby Shants. Common misspellings: Collectables, Memorabila, Memorabillia, memoribilia, Collectable, Memorabelia, Memrobilia, Singed Our wide assortment of authentic autographed Bobby Shantz memorabilia includes: photomints, Bobby Shantz autographs, collages with frame, coins, balls, display cases, inscriptions, frames, game used collectibles, and other Bobby Shantz signed memorabilia. You can also browse Bobby Shantz autographed memorabilia such as a signature photomint, inscribed ball, trading card, Bobby Shantz autograph, Olympic collectible, pic, coin with autograph, hand signed collage and inscription, among other signed Bobby Shantz memorabilia. Info on Bobby Shantz Jerseys, Gear & Collectibles: Our online store carries t-shirts, replica banners, official clothing, MVP 16X20 photos, licensed apparel, jackets, pictures, sweatshirts, hats, sale gifts, and caps, whether it's unsigned, signed or game-used. Also find an authentic display case, ball, cap, gift, t-shirt, sweatshirt, 8X10 photo, picture, jersey, hat, blanket or jacket. Browse Bobby Shantz memorabilia prices, pics, stats, values, signings & jerseys from 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008. Searching for the perfect Bobby Shantz gifts for that special sports fan? Whether you are trying to choose an item for a holiday such as Christmas or you need a birthday present, our gift certificates make the perfect gift idea. Our gift cards take all the pressure out of finding the perfect present for friends or loved ones. Let your loved ones choose their favorite Bobby Shantz memorabilia and sports collectibles so you don't have to.