Gene Nelson Autographed 1982 Fleer #45 New York Yankees Card

Featuring Gene Nelson with the New York Yankees, this Gene Nelson autographed 1982 Fleer #45 New York Yankees card is an early-career issue of the right-handed pitcher. Released shortly after his 1981 Major League debut, the card captures Nelson at the beginning of a career that would eventually span 13 Major League seasons.

Nelson reached the Major Leagues with the Yankees in 1981 at just 20 years old. He appeared in eight games during his debut season, making seven starts for a New York club that went on to capture the American League pennant.

Following the 1981 season, Nelson was traded to the Seattle Mariners as part of the deal that brought pitcher Shane Rawley to New York. He later pitched for the Chicago White Sox before joining the Oakland Athletics in 1987 and developing into an important member of their bullpen.

Nelson enjoyed his finest season in 1989, going 9-6 with an outstanding 1.57 ERA in 65 appearances for Oakland. He allowed only 55 hits over 92 innings as the Athletics captured the American League pennant and swept the San Francisco Giants to win the World Series.

Nelson finished his career with more than 600 Major League appearances while working as both a starter and reliever. With its early Yankees connection and place near the beginning of his Major League card run, the 1982 Fleer #45 is an appealing addition for Yankees collectors, Gene Nelson fans, 1982 Fleer set collectors, World Series collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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