Sports Memories and Gifts

Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez broke into the Majors with the New York Yankees in 1998 and helped them to win three consecutive World Series Championships. The Cuban defector eventually moved onto the White Sox, where he won a fourth World Series ring in 2005. After a short stint in Arizona, Hernandez was traded to the Mets and promptly helped pitch New York to the NL East crown. Known for his high leg kick, Hernandez is the most successful Cuban-born pitcher to play in Major League Baseball. Orlando Hernandez has hand signed this 8x10 photograph of him in action, pitching for the White Sox during the 2005 World Series. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.