Bud Harrelson – 1969 New York “Miracle Mets” Golden Glove Shortstop

Autographed 2000 Long Island Ducks Inaugural Pocket Schedule, Scorecard and First-Game Commemorative Ticket

With the singular distinction of being the only name on both the 1969 and 1986 New York Mets’ World Championship rosters, Bud Harrelson’s major league career spanned 15 years (1965-80) and included multiple All-Star Selections (’70 & ’71) and a Golden Glove Award (’71).

Harrelson’s MLB success has been matched by his role as one of the three owners who brought the professional baseball team of the Long Island Ducks to the Island, opening their gates in the 2000 inaugural season.

Since the team's inception, Harrelson has been lending his New York name recognition and tireless efforts to promote the Ducks and still serves as their owner, Senior VP of Baseball Operations, bench coach and “Foremost Long Island Duck Goodwill Ambassador” today.

Jim Ed Warden – All-Time Atlantic League Career Save Leader

Autographed 2011 Southern Maryland Blue Crabs DAV Team Card Set #305

Having reached the triple-A level with three different MLB organizations (Indians, Nationals and Mets), Jim Ed Warden went on to pitch six seasons with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (2009-14) and became the most prolific closer the Atlantic League has ever known.

The 6’7”, side-arm closer from Tennessee Tech became the all-time Atlantic League save leader on May 29, 2014, achieving 123 career saves; eventually retiring with 134 saves in 151 opportunities and an ERA of 2.77 for his Atlantic League career.

Ending his career on top with back-to-back All-Star Selections (2013-14), Warden remains a fan favorite to Crustacean Nation and one of the most endeared Blue Crabs of all time.

Lincoln Mikkelsen - 2006 Atlantic League Player of the Year

Autographed 2002 Camden Riversharks Family Care Set #14 (Pitcher of Year Card)
Autographed 2004 Camden Riversharks Choice Team Card Set #17.

Lincoln Mikkelsen was the anchor of the Camden Riversharks rotation for four years (2000-04) reaching the apex of his time spent in 2002, when his 16-6 record earned him his first Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year Award.

After making the trip east to toe the rubber for the Atlantic City Surf, the right-handed established one of the greatest Atlantic League pitching seasons on record in 2006. Mikkelsen went 15-5 with an 1.85 ERA and 122 strikeouts.  This season was all framed by less than 1 WHIP per inning. His efforts also won him the Independent Pitcher of the Year Award from Sports Ticker. A first for an Atlantic League pitcher.

The highlight of Mikkelsen’s 2006 season came on June 16^th, when he pitched a no-hit gem against Lancaster on their home field. Known throughout his career as a situational pitcher, the final score of the game was appropriately 1-0.

Mikkelsen’s season was so dominent that he became the only pitcher in Atlantic League history – and to date – to win the Player of the Year award usually awarded to position players. Coupled with this, Mikkelsen won his second Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year award becoming the first Atlantic League pitcher to be so honored twice.

Mikkelsen concluded his Atlantic League career in 2007 by placing second in Atlantic League history in all-time wins (62) and strikeouts (577). More importantly, Mikkelsen finished with an incredible .633 career winning percentage for his AL career.