Add a classic early Fleer issue of one of baseballs most colorful personalities with this 1982 Fleer #194 Bill Lee card featuring the veteran left-hander with the Montreal Expos, personally autographed by the pitcher famously known as Spaceman.
Bill Lee is correctly cataloged as card #194 in the 1982 Fleer set, appearing within the Montreal Expos team run between Charlie Lea #193 and Jerry Manuel #195. The Expos portion of the checklist also includes stars such as Gary Carter, Andre Dawson and Tim Raines.
The 1982 Fleer release came during only the second year of Fleer's return to the baseball-card market. That gives Lee's #194 an appealing early-Fleer connection and makes it a natural companion to his 1981 Donruss #211 and other non-Topps issues from the latter portion of his career.
This card also has significance as a final-season issue. Lee's Major League career concluded with Montreal in 1982. He appeared in seven games, all in relief, pitching 12 innings with a 4.38 ERA during his final season.
Lee had joined the Expos in 1979 following a decade with the Boston Red Sox. He immediately enjoyed one of his finest seasons, winning 16 games for Montreal, and later contributed to the 1981 Expos club that reached the postseason for the first time in franchise history.
His accomplishments on the mound included an American League All-Star selection in 1973, three consecutive 17-win seasons with Boston from 1973 through 1975, and a prominent role on the 1975 American League championship team. His unconventional personality and famous Spaceman nickname made him an enduring fan favorite long after his playing career ended.
Card Details:
- Player: Bill Lee
- Team: Montreal Expos
- Year: 1982
- Manufacturer: Fleer
- Set: Fleer
- Card Number: #194
- Early Fleer baseball issue
- Issued during Lee's final Major League season
- 1973 American League All-Star
- Member of Montreal's 1981 postseason club
- Personally autographed
- Condition: NM-MT or better
Authentication: Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.
An excellent addition for collectors of Bill Spaceman Lee autographs, Montreal Expos memorabilia, 1982 Fleer baseball cards, early Fleer issues, vintage signed cards, or classic baseball personalities.