Cliff Johnson Autographed 1985 Fleer #109 Toronto Blue Jays Card
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Cliff Johnson Autographed 1985 Fleer #109 Toronto Blue Jays Card
Featuring veteran power hitter and designated hitter Cliff Johnson, this Cliff Johnson autographed 1985 Fleer #109 Toronto Blue Jays card represents his first stint with Toronto during the rise of the Blue Jays into an American League contender. Johnson brought proven right-handed power and championship experience to a young Toronto club after being acquired from the Oakland Athletics during the 1983 season.
Johnson enjoyed one of his most productive years in 1984, batting .304 with 12 home runs and 44 RBI in 105 games for the Blue Jays. Used primarily as a designated hitter and dangerous bat off the bench, he provided Toronto with veteran power during a season in which the franchise recorded its second consecutive winning record.
The Blue Jays traded Johnson to the Texas Rangers before the 1985 season, but his association with Toronto was not finished. He returned to the Blue Jays in an August trade and contributed during the stretch run as Toronto captured the first American League East championship in franchise history. Johnson appeared in the 1985 American League Championship Series against Kansas City as the Blue Jays came within one victory of reaching the World Series.
Before his years in Toronto, Johnson had already experienced championship success as a member of the 1977 and 1978 World Series champion New York Yankees. He also became one of baseballs most accomplished pinch hitters, establishing a Major League record with 20 career pinch-hit home runs, a mark that stood for many years.
Johnson played 15 Major League seasons with seven organizations, finishing with 196 home runs and 699 RBI. The 1985 Fleer #109 is an appealing addition for Toronto Blue Jays collectors, Cliff Johnson fans, 1980s Fleer collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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