This Tom Gordon 2016 Topps Archives Signature All-Star Series trading card is a must-have for any fan of historic relief pitchers.
Thomas Gordon, is nicknamed "Flash." In 1998, he won the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award and led the American League (AL) in saves and games finished. In 1998–99, Gordon set a then-MLB record with 54 consecutive saves. He retired as the only pitcher in MLB history to have over 100 wins, over 100 saves, and over 100 holds.
His popularity in Boston led New England–based writer and Red Sox fan Stephen King to reference him as the object of infatuation for the young protagonist of the 1999 novel The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. Pretty interesting ballplayer.