SAN JOSE, Calif., June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, one of
the world's most dynamic and diverse marketplaces, announced today
the inaugural class of the eBay Baseball Card Hall of Fame. The
list includes 10 legends whose trading cards have held the highest
value and had the greatest influence on baseball's cards and
collectibles world. Inductees were selected based on more than a
decade's worth of proprietary sales and search data, and represent
every era of the last century of baseball, from Babe Ruth to
Pete Rose, and beyond. Fans can
explore the entire eBay Baseball Card Hall of Fame at
eBay.com/BaseballCardHOF.
"Baseball card collecting is viewed by many as America's
second-favorite pastime, and every fan remembers the thrill
of finding the most sought-after cards of their day. We created the
Baseball Card Hall of Fame to recognize those who have shaped the
collecting experience across their respective generations," said
Sam Bright, vice president of
merchandising, eBay North America.
"These players' cards have become an iconic part of baseball
culture, prized by collectors around the world for their history
and value."
Meet the Baseball
Card Hall of Fame: Class of 2019
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Mariano
Rivera: The Closer
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Ken Griffey,
Jr.:
The Fan
Favorite
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Nolan
Ryan:
The "K"ING
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Stan
Musial:
The
Midsummer
MVP
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Cal Ripken,
Jr.: The Fielder's
Choice
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Babe
Ruth:
The
Godfather
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Ted
Williams: The King
Without A
Ring
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Pete Rose:
The Hustler
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Ozzie
Smith:
The Golden
Glove
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Mickey
Mantle: The MVP
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On Deck: Hall of
Fame Hopefuls
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Derek
Jeter:
The
Postseason
Prince
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Mike
Trout:
The
Looming
Legend
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Aaron
Judge: The Riser
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Bryce
Harper:
The
Powerhouse
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Albert
Pujols:
The
First-Ballot
Bat
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New York City Class Induction Ceremony
Elected players were formally inducted on June 11 in New York
City. In a ceremony precluded with opening remarks by
Steve Wymer, eBay's Chief
Communications Officer, an honorary 'Home Plate' plaque recognized
the career accomplishments of each Hall of Famer's influence on
trading card culture.
As part of the ceremony, Mariano
Rivera received the "Diamond Award," which names a standout
player for their achievements, service on and off the field, and
their performance on eBay. Beyond being one of the greatest closers
of all time, Rivera and his work through the Mariano Rivera
Foundation have had profound impacts on impoverished youth
through education.
eBay x Mariano Rivera
Collection
To celebrate Mariano
Rivera's induction into eBay's Hall of Fame and his
achievement as the first player in history to be unanimously
inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame by the
Baseball Writers' Association of America, eBay announced that,
beginning today, fans can shop the "eBay x Mariano Rivera" collection of exclusive signed
merchandise and one-of-a-kind memorabilia at
eBay.com/MarianoRivera. The collection includes hand-signed
official baseballs, jerseys and hats, autographed photographs of
epic moments, flashy framed signs and wall art, 2019 Hall of Fame
memorabilia and more. Additionally, 42 special items – including
game-worn jerseys, signed and game-used MLB bases, signed Yankees
baseball hats and a personalized video recorded by Mariano Rivera – will be auctioned, with 100
percent of proceeds benefiting the Mariano Rivera Foundation
through June 16.
"I love that eBay started the Baseball Card Hall of Fame. As a
player, you have fans who come out to the games and they're
incredible, then you have collectors who bring the game home with
their distinct passion," said Rivera. "The exclusive merchandise
we've put together with eBay is for real fans, whether they're
Yankee die-hards or just genuine collectors. Most importantly, this
collection creates incredible resources for underprivileged youth
and their families."
Fans can explore the entire eBay Baseball Card Hall of Fame,
including the 2019 class and five Hopefuls at
eBay.com/BaseballCardHOF. Visit
eBay.com/MarianoRiveraFoundation to donate for a chance to
meet Rivera in New York and shop the exclusive
collection at eBay.com/MarianoRivera.
eBay By the Numbers
- eBay has 1.2 billion plus listings
- eBay has 180 million active buyers worldwide
- 70% of items ship for free in U.S., UK and DE
- 2/3 of eBay packages in the U.S. are delivered within three
business days or less
- 79% of all merchandise sold on eBay is new, and our wide
selection keeps growing
- 80% of items sold on eBay are Buy It Now – no bidding
necessary
- 62% of the eBay platform involves a mobile touchpoint
- 459 million downloads of eBay Inc. apps across the globe
About eBay
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global commerce leader including
the Marketplace, StubHub and Classifieds platforms. Collectively,
we connect millions of buyers and sellers around the world,
empowering people and creating opportunity through Connected
Commerce. Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
Calif., eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant
marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In
2018, eBay enabled $95 billion of
gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company
and its global portfolio of online brands, visit
www.ebayinc.com.
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