1951 Bowman #245 John Berardino PSA NM-MT 8

1951 Bowman #245 John Berardino PSA 8 - The Only Big Leaguer with a Hollywood Star

John Berardino holds the rare distinction of being both a Major League ballplayer and a celebrated television actor. Before gaining fame as Dr. Steve Hardy on the long-running soap opera General Hospital, Berardino was a reliable infielder in the big leagues, carving out a solid career with the St. Louis Browns, Cleveland Indians, and Pittsburgh Pirates across parts of three decades. His unique blend of athletic talent and later Hollywood success makes him one of the most fascinating figures in post-war baseball lore.

The 1951 Bowman #245 John Berardino card captures the tail end of his MLB career. While he wasn’t a perennial All-Star, Berardino’s steady glove and bat made him a valuable contributor—most notably with the Indians, where he was part of the 1948 championship team. Bowman’s artwork-style card format lends a warm, vintage feel, showing Berardino in a confident pose, long before he'd transition from the diamond to daytime television.