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Topps Signs Cleveland Indians Shortstop Francisco Lindor to Exclusive Topps Authentics℠ Deal

LindorOne of the top shortstops in Major League Baseball is joining the Topps Authentics roster in an exclusive multi-year deal.

Francisco Lindor is the latest rising star to sign with Topps Authentics. Topps will offer signed memorabilia of jerseys, balls, bats, and oversized Chrome® Rookie Cards on Topps.com.

I’m excited to sign with Topps,” said the 22-year-old Lindor. “They have been with me since the beginning of my career and I’m pumped to take this next step with them.”

Lindor is one of the top players in MLB. He finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2015 after an impressive season. In 99 games, he hit .313 with 12 home runs and 51 RBI.

The Cleveland Indians 2011 first-round pick is one of the youngest players in the league, and also one the most popular future stars.

“Francisco is a great, young talent who fits perfectly within our Topps Authentics lineup,” said David Leiner, Topps Vice President and General Manager of North American Sports & Entertainment. “We are proud to be working with him on Topps Authentics to bring baseball fans closer to the game.”

Lindor is part of a growing Topps Authentics lineup, joining Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino, Boston Red Sox pitcher Henry Owens, and Atlanta Braves third baseman Hector Olivera. Topps will have more great names to announce in the coming weeks.

Follow Topps Authentics on Instagram @toppsauthentics, and follow Lindor on Twitter @Lindor12BC.

About Jerry Milani

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Jerry Milani is a writer and public relations executive living in Bloomfield, N.J. He has worked in P.R. for more than 30 years in college and conference sports media relations, two agencies and for the International Fight League, a team-based mixed martial arts league, and as a freelance professional. His PR clients have included Wizard World and FAN EXPO, which produce pop culture and celebrity conventions across North America, USA Wrestling, the National Lacrosse League, Strat-O-Matic Media, the Pacific Life Open and Pilot Pen Tennis tournaments and dozens of others. Milani is also the director of athletic communications for Caldwell University. He is a proud graduate of North Rockland High School and Fordham University and when not attending a Yankees, Rams or Cougars game can be reached at Jerry (at) JerryMilani (dot) com.

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