Dave Martinez Autographed 1988 Topps #439 Chicago Cubs Card

Featuring Dave Martinez during his early years in the Major Leagues, this Dave Martinez autographed 1988 Topps #439 Chicago Cubs card captures the versatile outfielder during his first stint with Chicago. The 1988 Topps design is highlighted by its distinctive team-name styling and colorful player photography, making this a recognizable early-career issue of Martinez.

Originally selected by the Chicago Cubs in the third round of the 1983 MLB Draft, Martinez made his Major League debut in 1986. He established himself as a regular during the 1987 season, appearing in 142 games while collecting 126 hits, 22 doubles, eight home runs, 39 RBI and 23 stolen bases.

Martinez began 1988 with the Cubs before being traded to the Montreal Expos in July. He developed into a versatile and dependable outfielder and would eventually return to Chicago for a second stint in 2000.

Over 16 Major League seasons, Martinez played for nine organizations and accumulated 1,599 hits, 91 home runs, 580 RBI and 183 stolen bases while batting .276. His career in professional baseball continued in the dugout, where he became a longtime bench coach under Joe Maddon and helped the 2016 Chicago Cubs capture their first World Series championship since 1908.

Martinez later became manager of the Washington Nationals and guided the franchise to the 2019 World Series championship. Combining the classic Topps flagship brand with an early Chicago appearance of a player who later enjoyed championship success as both a coach and manager, the 1988 Topps #439 is an appealing addition for Cubs collectors, Dave Martinez fans, Topps set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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