Danny Cox Autographed 1985 Fleer #222 St. Louis Cardinals Card

Featuring Danny Cox early in his Major League career, this Danny Cox autographed 1985 Fleer #222 St. Louis Cardinals card captures the right-hander just before he became a key member of the Cardinals National League championship rotation. Cox reached the majors with St. Louis in 1983 and quickly developed into a dependable starting pitcher.

Cox established himself in the Cardinals rotation during 1984, making 27 starts and pitching 181 innings. That season provided the foundation for a breakout performance the following year as St. Louis emerged as one of baseballs best teams.

In 1985, Cox enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career, finishing 18-9 with a 2.88 ERA while making 35 starts and pitching 241 innings. His 18 victories ranked second on the Cardinals behind 21-game winner John Tudor as St. Louis won 101 games and captured the National League East title.

Cox also played an important role in the postseason. He earned a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, helping St. Louis recover from an 0-2 series deficit on its way to winning the pennant. He then made two starts against the Kansas City Royals in the World Series, including a strong seven-inning performance in a Game 2 Cardinals victory.

Cox later helped St. Louis capture another National League pennant in 1987 and spent parts of 11 Major League seasons with the Cardinals, Phillies, Pirates and Blue Jays. The 1985 Fleer #222 is an appealing early-career issue for St. Louis Cardinals collectors, Danny Cox fans, 1985 National League championship collections, Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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