Pete Vuckovich Baseball Card 1983 Topps No. 375 - Excellent Near Mint Condition, See Photos ... Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note sports memorabilia market hit $16 billion in 2023. Projections indicate it will reach $52 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 14% during the forecast period (2024-2032). 

Pete Vuckovich was a formidable and intense right-handed pitcher best known for his successful tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers in the early 1980s. A key member of the hard-hitting "Harvey's Wallbangers" team, Vuckovich's tenacity and intimidating presence on the mound were hallmarks of his style. His career peaked in 1982 when he won the American League Cy Young Award, posting a 18-6 record and helping lead the Brewers to their only World Series appearance. Traded to Milwaukee from the St. Louis Cardinals, where he had also found success, his career was ultimately shortened by a rotator cuff injury. Beyond his playing days, Vuckovich gained further recognition for his role as the fictional Yankees slugger Clu Haywood in the popular baseball film "Major League.