Doug DeCinces Autographed 1985 Fleer #299 California Angels Card

Featuring Doug DeCinces during his productive years in California, this Doug DeCinces autographed 1985 Fleer #299 California Angels card showcases the veteran third baseman who supplied the Angels with power and dependable play at the hot corner throughout much of the 1980s.

DeCinces joined the California Angels in 1982 following a trade from the Baltimore Orioles and immediately delivered one of the finest seasons of his career. He batted .301 with 30 home runs, 97 RBI and a .548 slugging percentage, helping California capture the American League West title. His performance earned him a Silver Slugger Award and a third-place finish in American League MVP voting.

He remained an important part of the Angels lineup through 1987. In 1984, the season preceding this Fleer release, DeCinces hit 20 home runs and drove in 82 runs. Two years later, he earned his lone American League All-Star selection in 1986, hitting 26 home runs with 96 RBI as California again won the AL West and advanced to the American League Championship Series.

Before arriving in California, DeCinces spent nine seasons with Baltimore and succeeded Brooks Robinson as the Orioles regular third baseman. He helped Baltimore capture the 1979 American League pennant and is also remembered for his dramatic June 22, 1979 walk-off home run against Detroit, a game frequently associated with the beginning of the Orioles celebrated Orioles Magic era.

DeCinces completed a 15-season Major League career with 1,505 hits, 237 home runs and 879 RBI. Combining his successful Angels tenure with his place in Orioles history, the 1985 Fleer #299 is an appealing addition for California Angels collectors, Doug DeCinces fans, Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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