The Collectible Store is proud to present, is proud to present, Vance Wilson's hand signed photo. Vance Allen Wilson is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as a catcher. Listed at 5'11" tall and 215 pounds, he bats and throws right-handed. Wilson finally began to play regularly with the Mets in late 2001, assuming the role of back-up catcher behind perennial National League All-Star Mike Piazza. Used as a pinch hitter and occasional spot-starter, Wilson's greatest value to the Mets was as a defensive replacement who could prevent runners from stealing bases (something Piazza struggled with). From 2001-04, Wilson ranked amongst the top three National League catchers for lowest opposing stolen base percentage. The reserve catcher appeared in a career-high 96 games for the Mets in 2003, notching career-highs of 8 home runs and 39 RBI. However, Wilson was hampered by injuries towards the end of the 2004 season, and the Mets dealt him to the Detroit Tigers on January 5, 2005, for second baseman Anderson Hernández. The piece is a matted 11 x14 , placed on a piece 13 x 16 horizontal solid black wooden frame with 1 inch in depth with glass. This piece is protected whit TRU VUE conservation grade 99% UV protection to protect the autograph and the photos. Two color photos 2 x 2½ and one 4x 6 color action photo hand signed in blue ink , of Vance Allen Wilson, placed on a navy blue mat with orange border. The Certificate of Authentication by P.A.A.S MF# 12172 . The certificate is enclosed in an envelope attached to a black of the frame. It includes a horizontal frame holder. The piece weighs 2 pounds