Dave Martinez Autographed 1989 Score #77 Chicago Cubs Card

Featuring Dave Martinez in a Chicago Cubs uniform, this Dave Martinez autographed 1989 Score #77 Chicago Cubs card is a transitional issue from early in the versatile outfielders Major League career. Although Martinez had been traded to Montreal during the previous season, the card retains his Cubs imagery from the organization with which he began his Major League career.

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 in 1987, appearing in 142 games while collecting 126 hits, 22 doubles, eight home runs, 39 RBI and 23 stolen bases.

Martinez began the 1988 season with Chicago before being traded to the Montreal Expos in July. He appeared in 124 games between the two clubs that year, batting .264 with 120 hits and 20 stolen bases. His 1989 Score card preserves his Cubs affiliation and imagery despite his move to Montreal, making it an interesting transition-era card from his first stint in Chicago.

Martinez went on to play 16 Major League seasons, compiling 1,599 hits, 91 home runs, 580 RBI and 183 stolen bases while batting .276. He eventually returned to the Cubs as a player in 2000 and later returned again as Joe Maddons bench coach, helping Chicago capture its historic 2016 World Series championship.

Martinez subsequently became manager of the Washington Nationals and guided the franchise to the 2019 World Series championship. With its Cubs imagery, late-1980s Score design and connection to Martinezs earliest Major League seasons, the 1989 Score #77 is an appealing addition for Cubs collectors, Dave Martinez fans, Score set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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