The Card: Shoebox Heroes, Series 2012, #24, created 7/25/2017
How I got the Auto: ABC unlimited did a signing with him and I got it signed through them.
About Alex Hinshaw: Alex was drafted by the Giants in 2000 and 2002, the Marlins in 2003 and the Giants again in 2005. He signed with the Giants in 2005. He made his major league debut in 2008 with the Giants. He pitched for the Giants in 2008 and 2009. He played in the San Francisco system until 2011 when he was released and signed with the Padres. He pitched in 31 games for the Padres before he was placed on waivers. The Cubs picked him up off the waiver wire, he appeared in two games for the Cubs. The Cubs released him and he signed with the Jays but never appeared for them. He then played for five different independent teams until 2014. He founded 95 from the left side baseball academy in Frisco, Texas.
Comment: I remember making this card. The inset picture is part of a picture of Alex sitting in the dugout looking at Dave Winfield as he talks to another player.
Between: Dave Hilton and George Hinshaw
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