Gene Nelson Autographed 1985 Topps Traded #86T Chicago White Sox Card

Featuring Gene Nelson with the Chicago White Sox, this Gene Nelson autographed 1985 Topps Traded #86T Chicago White Sox card comes from the annual Topps Traded set, which supplemented the regular 1985 release with updated players, rookies and other additions. Nelson had joined Chicago during the 1984 season after beginning his Major League career with the Yankees and Mariners.

Nelson made 27 appearances for the White Sox in 1984, including 15 starts, after being acquired from Seattle in June. He continued to work in a combination of starting and relief roles as Chicago looked to take advantage of the right-handers versatility.

The 1985 season became one of Nelsons busiest with the White Sox. He appeared in 49 games, making 13 starts, and worked 129 innings. His ability to move between the rotation and bullpen foreshadowed the transition that would eventually make him a particularly effective reliever later in his career.

Nelson remained with Chicago through 1986 before joining the Oakland Athletics in 1987. With Oakland, he became part of three consecutive American League pennant winners from 1988 through 1990. His career year came in 1989, when he went 9-6 with a 1.57 ERA in 65 appearances as the Athletics swept the San Francisco Giants to capture the World Series championship.

Nelson ultimately pitched 13 Major League seasons and appeared in more than 600 games with the Yankees, Mariners, White Sox and Athletics. Representing the Chicago portion of his career, the 1985 Topps Traded #86T is an appealing addition for White Sox collectors, Gene Nelson fans, Topps Traded set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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