1978 Boston Red Sox Check, Signed By Luis Tiant For Sale

August 31, 1978, Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park, Boston, Mass, Check No. 000245 To Luis Tiant in the Amount of $2,883.31. Signed in Blue Ink on the Back by Luis Tiant. Check Measures 8 1/2-inches x 3 1/2-inches. See below for a Bio of Luis that I got off of the Internet. Buyer pays $15.00 for shipping and insurance. Check will be mailed in an archival sleeve and board, and will be backed by cardboard. Shipping will be ground advantage, which only carrys $100 in insurance.
Luis Tiant, affectionately known as \"El Tiante,\" was one of the most beloved and charismatic pitchers in Boston Red Sox history. Best known for his iconic, corkscrew windup where he turned his back entirely to the batter, Tiant became a dominant force and a cultural icon in Boston during the 1970s.Red Sox Career HighlightsTiant played for the Red Sox from 1971 to 1978, rescuing his career after a severe shoulder fracture. [1]

• 1972 Resurgence: Won the AL Comeback Player of the Year, leading the league with a stellar 1.91 ERA. []
• Three-Time 20-Game Winner: Reached the 20-win milestone for Boston in 1973 (20-13), 1974 (22-13), and 1976 (21-12). [1]
• 1975 World Series Heroics: Mesmerized fans against the Cincinnati \"Big Red Machine,\" pitching a Game 1 shutout and throwing a grueling 163-pitch complete game victory in Game 4. [1, 2]
• Family Reunion: In a legendary 1975 moment, Fidel Castro granted a special visa allowing Tiant\'s parents to fly from Cuba to Fenway Park, seeing him pitch in the Major Leagues for the first time. [1]

Career StatisticsTiant pitched 19 seasons in the majors, also playing for Cleveland, Minnesota, the Yankees, Pittsburgh, and the Angels. [1]StatisticCareer TotalRed Sox AccoladesWins-Losses229–172Inducted into Red Sox Hall of Fame (1997)ERA3.302× AL ERA Leader (1968, 1972)Strikeouts2,4163× MLB All-StarComplete Games18749 Career Shutouts