Dean Chance Autographs
Dean Chance was an American professional baseball pitcher who started his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 1961 in a relief role. He quickly emerged as the team's ace and helped the Orioles win the American League pennant in 1964. He was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in 1967 and had a career year that season, winning the Cy Young Award as the best pitcher in the American League. Chance played for several other teams in the majors, including the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, and New York Mets, but his best years were with the Orioles and Angels.
During his career, Chance was known for his distinctive delivery, which featured a high leg kick and a long stride. He used his unusual mechanics to generate tremendous velocity on his fastball, which he complemented with a hard breaking ball and an effective changeup. He was also a highly competitive player who always gave his best effort on the mound. In his prime, Chance was one of the most dominating pitchers in the game and a key figure in the baseball landscape of the 1960s.
After retiring from baseball, Chance worked as a pitching coach and as a trainer for racehorses. He was inducted into the Los Angeles Angels Hall of Fame in 1989 and remains one of the most beloved players in franchise history. Despite his success on the field, Chance faced his share of personal difficulties, including battles with alcoholism and a serious car accident that ended his playing career prematurely. He passed away in 2015 at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest pitchers of his era.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Dean Chance (Autographed Roger Maris & Dean Chance photo - New York Yankees - Died in 1985) was sold in February 2013 for $499.99 while the cheapest item (Dean Chance autographed index card) found a new owner for $0.79 in February 2010. The month with the most items sold (20) was February 2026 with an average selling price of $60.45 for an autographed item of Dean Chance. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2025 with $67.75 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was August 2012. In average, an autographed item from Dean Chance is worth $15.01.
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Latest News about Dean Chance
Charley Walters: Francisco Liriano's gem makes Dean Chance proud (05/07/2011): Dean Chance threw two no-hitters for the Twins, if you count a five-inning 2-0 victory over Boston at Metropolitan Stadium on Aug. 6, 1967. Chance's nine-inning no-hitter was a 2-1 victory at Cleveland on Aug. 25, 1967.
