Bob Knepper Autographed 1982 Fleer #219 Houston Astros Card

Featuring Bob Knepper with the Houston Astros, this Bob Knepper autographed 1982 Fleer #219 Houston Astros card showcases the left-handed starting pitcher during the early portion of his lengthy tenure with Houston. Knepper spent nine seasons with the Astros and became an important part of two division championship clubs.

Knepper began his Major League career with the San Francisco Giants in 1976. He emerged as one of the National League's better young starters in 1978, winning 17 games with six shutouts and earning his first All-Star selection.

Houston acquired Knepper before the 1981 season, and he immediately became part of the Astros' starting rotation. He went 9-5 with a 2.18 ERA during the strike-shortened season as Houston reached the postseason for the second consecutive year.

Knepper enjoyed one of his finest seasons in 1986, going 17-12 with a 3.14 ERA, 10 complete games and five shutouts over 258 innings. He earned his second All-Star selection while helping Houston capture the National League West championship. Knepper also pitched effectively during the memorable NLCS against the New York Mets, allowing one run over seven innings in Game 3 and carrying a shutout into the ninth inning of Game 6.

Over 15 Major League seasons with the Giants and Astros, Knepper finished with 146 victories, 1,473 strikeouts, 77 complete games and 30 shutouts. The 1982 Fleer #219 is an appealing addition for Astros collectors, Bob Knepper fans, left-handed pitching collections, early Fleer collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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