Andres Galarraga Autographed 1986 Fleer Update #U-44 Montreal Expos Rookie Card

Add an important early card of one of the premier power hitters of his generation with this Andres Galarraga autographed 1986 Fleer Update #U-44 Montreal Expos Rookie Card. Issued during Galarragas first full Major League season, the Fleer Update card is one of his key 1986 rookie-year releases and features The Big Cat at the beginning of a career that would span nearly two decades.

Galarraga established himself as Montreals regular first baseman in 1986, appearing in 105 games and batting .271 with 10 home runs and 42 RBI. His combination of power, athleticism and defensive ability quickly made him an important part of the Expos lineup and provided an early glimpse of the player he would become.

His breakthrough came in 1988, when Galarraga led the National League with 184 hits and 42 doubles, batted .302 with 29 home runs and 92 RBI, and earned his first All-Star selection and Silver Slugger Award. He later developed into one of baseballs most feared power hitters, including a remarkable 1996 season with Colorado in which he led the National League with 47 home runs and 150 RBI.

Galarraga became a five-time MLB All-Star, two-time Gold Glove Award winner and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He won the 1993 National League batting title with a .370 average and led the league in home runs and RBI during different seasons. He finished his Major League career with 2,333 hits, 399 home runs and 1,425 RBI.

The 1986 Fleer Update #U-44 Rookie Card is an excellent addition for Montreal Expos collectors, Andres Galarraga fans, rookie-card collectors, Fleer Update set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

Autograph Guarantee: Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.