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Mike Norris Oakland Athletics Autographed Signed 8x10 Photo COA

Mike Norris Oakland Athletics Autographed Signed 8x10 Photo COA

$ 18.48

  • Autograph Authentication: Gearhart Enterprises, Inc.
  • Autograph Type: Sports: Originals
  • Category: Autographed 8x10 Photos
  • Original/Reprint: Original
  • Player: Mike Norris
  • Product: Autographed 8x10 Photo
  • Product Type: Autographed 8x10 Photos
  • Seller Notes: “Excellent Photo File photo...excellent autograph...some glare from the scanner.”
  • Sport: Baseball-MLB
  • Team: Oakland Athletics
  • Team-Baseball: Oakland Athletics

Description

Mike Norris Oakland Athletics 1975-83, 1990 8x10 Photo Autographed October 29, 2006 w/ COA Great looking autographed photo by former Oakland Athletics pitcher...Mike Norris. Mike began his career in 1975 with the Oakland Athletics. He played his entire 10 year career with the Athletics 1975-83, 1990. During his career, he pitched in 201 games and posted a 58-59 won/loss record and 636 career strikeouts. His finest year was in 1980 when he was 22-9 with 180 strikeouts. In 1981, he was named to the AL All-Star team. Mike signed this 8x10 photo on Sunday October 29, 2006. From Wikipedia, the free encylopedia... Michael Kelvin Norris (born March 19 , 1955 in San Francisco, California ) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played with the Oakland Athletics ( 1975 - 83 , 1990 ). Norris is best remembered for his spectacular 1980 season. He went 22-9 with 24 complete games and a 2.59 ERA , while also earning the Gold Glove Award . However, he was not awarded the American League Cy Young Award . Steve Stone of the Baltimore Orioles , who had a record of 25-7, was given the honor. Norris also placed 15th in the MVP voting. In 1981 , Norris posted a modest 12-9 record, again earning the Gold Glove Award and also earning an All-Star berth he was denied in 1980. Norris spun a complete game shutout in the first round of the playoffs against the Kansas City Royals and pitched well in the ALCS against the New York Yankees despite getting hit with a loss there. Many believe that Billy Martin inflicted a heavy workload on Norris, which threw out his arm. He was never able to return to his former stature, and after the 1983 season, he played for the independent San Jose Bees . He made a brief comeback as a relief pitcher in 1990 . Fact An addiction to cocaine shortened Norris's playing career. In 1999 he was diagnosed with cervical myelopathy , and had surgery in January 2000 at the California Pacific Medical Center . After recovering, Norris took up golf as a hobby. Norris was well-known for his distinctive green fielding glove. Leaderboards Some of Norris' notable finishes among AL pitchers: 2nd, ERA, 1980 (2.53) 2nd, wins, 1980 (22, also 7th in 1981 with 12) 5th, winning percentage, 1980 (.710) 2nd, innings, 1980 (284 1/3) 2nd, strikeouts, 1980 (180) 2nd, complete games, 1980 (24, also 4th in 1981 with 12) 1st, wild pitches, 1981 (14) The word, "MCVIKES" will not appear on your photo. This autographed photo was placed inside a plastic page, the label was placed on top of the plastic page and this photo was then scanned. If you buy it, you will like it. Lifetime guarantee in regards to this autographed photo which also comes with a COA from Gearhart Enterprises, Inc. Member of the UACC. UACC Registered Dealer #RD189. Be sure to check out our other auctions. Thanks for bidding and enjoy! Winning bidder to pay thru PayPal. Payment must be received ten days from the end of the auction, or negative feedback will be left. To all winning bidders, positive feedback will be given shortly after receiving payment. Thanks!! On July-4-09 at 01:46:47 PDT, seller added the following information: