In 1977, George Foster did what no other Red had done before or has managed to do since: hit fifty home runs in a season. Foster's club record-setting season stands as a career high point for one of the great sluggers in Reds history.
In the summer of 1977, there was no more feared hitter in baseball than George Foster. The Reds' slugging left fielder terrorized National League pitchers with a league best 52 home runs and 149 RBI. He also led the league in runs scored, total bases and slugging percentage on his way to being named the National League's Most Valuable Player.
After homering only three times in April, Foster homered no fewer than eight times in each of the season's remaining five months. He bashed twelve homers in both July and August highlighted by a three-homer game on July 14. He tied Ted Kluszewski's 1954 club record of 49 home runs on September 20. Three days later, on September 23, Foster became the first player in Reds history to hit 50 home runs in a season when he blasted a solo shot to deep left field off the Braves' Buzz Capra in Atlanta. Foster added two more home runs for a season total of 52, a mark that remains the Reds franchise record for home runs in a season.
Now, the Reds Hall of Fame's George Foster Home Run Collection, gives you the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind commemorative of Foster's historic 1977 season. The Reds Hall of Famer has autographed and numbered 52 Official Major League Baseballs, each one representing one of the home runs he hit that record -setting year. Foster has also inscribed each baseball with the date corresponding to the home run number on the ball. Only one baseball corresponding to one of Foster's home runs from the 1977 season will be signed and inscribed. By purchasing a home run from the Collection, you become the owner of that home run in perpetuity.
Each of these one-of-one baseballs is housed in a protective cube and includes a personalized Certificate of Ownership that designates the name of the owner of the home run.
Don't miss this chance to own a unique commemoration of one of the most memorable seasons ever authored by a Cincinnati Reds player. Order your George Foster Home Run Collection baseball today!