This auction is for the following Jose Lima (Deceased) 2000 Fleer Tradition #132 Astros SIGNED CARD PSA/DNA. This Jose Lima signed card is PSA/DNA SIGNED AUTHENTICATED autographed cards that have been authenticated by the most prestigious and respected authentication companies in the hobby PSA DNA #85226243. Autographed items that have been authenticated by PSA/DNA Slabbed and adds and additional value to all signed items that bare the PSA authentication process. This Jose Lima signed PSA/DNA card would make a great gift or investment.

BIO: Jose Lima (Deceased 2010) was a Dominican right-handed pitcher who spent 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Detroit Tigers (1994–1996, 2001–2002), Houston Astros (1997–2001), Kansas City Royals (2003, 2005), Los Angeles Dodgers (2004) and New York Mets (2006). His best year in the majors was 1999, when he won 21 games for the Astros and pitched in his only All-Star Game.

Lima died on the morning of May 23, 2010, at age 37. He was rushed to Huntington Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy did not determine the cause of death, but stated that due to the condition of his heart, he likely died of a cardiac arrhythmia. He had suffered from cardiac problems.

His remarkably animated displays of emotion on the mound made him a fan favorite, but also drew the ire of opposing teams. He was known for his flamboyant celebrations after his victories in the face of opponents. Due to his indulging in musical pursuits beyond baseball, he was once described by The New York Times sportswriter Ben Shpigel as "the national anthem-crooning, towel-waving merengue singer who moonlights as a right-handed pitcher"

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