Andy Van Slyke Autographed 1985 Fleer #242 St. Louis Cardinals Card

Featuring Andy Van Slyke early in his Major League career, this Andy Van Slyke autographed 1985 Fleer #242 St. Louis Cardinals card captures the talented outfielder before he developed into one of the National Leagues premier defensive players. Van Slyke reached the majors with St. Louis in 1983 and quickly became a versatile part of manager Whitey Herzogs athletic Cardinals clubs.

Van Slyke appeared in 111 games during the 1984 season, contributing a combination of speed, defense and emerging power. He followed with an important role on the 1985 Cardinals, appearing in 141 games with 13 home runs, 55 RBI and 34 stolen bases as St. Louis won 101 games and captured the National League East title.

The Cardinals advanced through the postseason to win the 1985 National League pennant, and Van Slyke appeared in both the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers and the World Series against the Kansas City Royals. He remained with St. Louis through 1986 before being traded to Pittsburgh, where his career reached another level.

With the Pittsburgh Pirates, Van Slyke developed into one of baseballs elite center fielders. He earned three All-Star selections, won five consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1988 through 1992 and captured two Silver Slugger Awards. In 1988, he hit .288 with 25 home runs, 100 RBI and 30 stolen bases while finishing fourth in National League MVP voting.

Van Slyke completed a 13-year Major League career with 1,562 hits, 164 home runs, 792 RBI and 245 stolen bases while playing for the Cardinals, Pirates, Orioles and Phillies. As an early-career card connecting him to the St. Louis organization where his Major League career began, the 1985 Fleer #242 is an appealing addition for Cardinals collectors, Andy Van Slyke fans, Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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