Rocky Nelson Autographs
Rocky Nelson was a professional baseball player who was born on December 18, 1924, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He began his baseball career as a first baseman for the New York Yankees in 1949. Nelson played for several teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, and Washington Senators. He was known for his powerful hitting, which earned him the nickname “Roarin’ Rocky.”
One of Rocky Nelson's most significant accomplishments was winning the 1958 National League batting championship while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He hit .351 that season and led the league with a .975 on-base plus slugging percentage. Nelson also hit 17 homers and drove in 64 runs, finishing fourth in the MVP voting. In his ten-season career, Nelson hit .257 with 51 home runs, 265 RBIs, and a .774 OPS in 765 games.
Off the field, Rocky Nelson was known for his wit and humor. He once said, “I believe that partying is a part of life, but living in a liquor bottle is not the way to go.” Nelson passed away on October 31, 2006, in Tucson, Arizona. Although his career statistics are not awe-inspiring, his reputation as a strong hitter, coupled with his personality and humor, made him a beloved figure in baseball history.
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Current items with a signature of Rocky Nelson
These are the most current items with a signature of Rocky Nelson that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Rocky Nelson PSA DNA Coa Signed 1954 Topps Autograph | $46.62 |  |
 | Rocky Nelson PSA DNA Signed 1954 Topps Autograph | $46.62 | |
Traded items with a signature of Rocky Nelson
The most expensive item with a signature of Rocky Nelson (1960 s Rocky Nelson Game Used & Signed Pittsburgh Pirates Cap) was sold in November 2025 for $508.95 while the cheapest item (Rocky Nelson (1924-2006) signed 3x5 card) found a new owner for $0.54 in August 2012. The month with the most items sold (6) was January 2013 with an average selling price of $5.99 for an autographed item of Rocky Nelson. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2015 with $308.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was January 2008. In average, an autographed item from Rocky Nelson is worth $8.00.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Rocky Nelson were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
Latest News about Rocky Nelson
Tornadoes take second at Rocky Nelson Classic (04/29/2013): WEST PORTSMOUTH — A weekend full of ups and downs. The Southern baseball team began the Rocky Nelson Wooden Bat Classic with an 11-4 triumph over Ohio Valley Conference leading Rock Hill but the... West claims Rocky Nelson Tourney (04/27/2013): PDT Sports Report Nate Reynolds was the Most Valuable Player Saturday as his 4-for-5 day at the plate helped host West claim the 2013 Rocky Nelson Wood Bat Classic. The Senators claimed a 3-1 wi...
