Carmelo Martinez Autographed 1986 Topps #67 San Diego Padres Card

Featuring Carmelo Martinez during his productive years in San Diego, this Carmelo Martinez autographed 1986 Topps #67 San Diego Padres card comes from Topps classic mid-1980s flagship release. The 1986 Topps set is easily recognized by its bold black-and-white team-name treatment across the top and colorful player photography.

Martinez joined the San Diego Padres for the 1984 season after beginning his Major League career with the Chicago Cubs. He immediately became a regular, appearing in 149 games with 13 home runs and 66 RBI as the Padres captured the National League West and advanced to the first World Series in franchise history.

His power increased during the 1985 season, which is reflected in the statistics on this 1986 Topps issue. Martinez established a career high with 21 home runs, drove in 72 runs and appeared in 149 games. His 21 homers ranked second on the Padres behind Steve Garveys 23, giving San Diego another significant power threat in the middle of the lineup.

Martinez continued as a regular for San Diego in 1986, appearing in 138 games with 13 home runs and 62 RBI. Capable of playing first base and both corner outfield positions, he remained with the Padres through 1989 before later playing for the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Over nine Major League seasons, Martinez accumulated 678 hits, 108 home runs and 424 RBI. Combining the recognizable 1986 Topps design with Martinezs career-high power season immediately preceding its release, the 1986 Topps #67 is an appealing addition for Padres collectors, Carmelo Martinez fans, Topps set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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