2008 Bowman Draft Clayton Kershaw Rookie Auto #BDP26

One of the most sought-after rookie cards in the modern hobby — the 2008 Bowman Draft Clayton Kershaw Rookie Autograph #BDP26. This is the card that launched a thousand collections, featuring an on-card black ink signature from Kershaw during his pre-debut days with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

• Player: Clayton Kershaw
• Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
• Position: Pitcher (SP)
• Set: 2008 Bowman Draft
• Card Number: BDP26
• Card Type: Rookie Card Autograph
• Signature: On-card black ink auto

Kershaw went on to become one of the greatest pitchers of his generation — a three-time NL Cy Young Award winner (2011, 2013, 2014), NL MVP (2014), and World Series Champion (2020). His rookie auto is a cornerstone piece for any serious baseball card collection.