Lou Whitaker was a steady second baseman for the Detroit Tigers for 19 seasons. This lot features his 1978 Topps #704 rookie card, which Whitaker signed in blue fine-point marker across his picture on the bottom right corner. In his first full season in the big leagues, Whitaker earned A.L. Rookie of the Year honors after batting .285 and collecting 138 hits. His signature has been authenticated by PSA/DNA.