Featuring one of the most important power hitters in early Toronto Blue Jays history, this George Bell autographed 1985 Fleer #100 Toronto Blue Jays card captures Bell as he was emerging into a cornerstone of the franchise. By 1985, the hard-hitting outfielder had established himself as an everyday player and was about to help Toronto reach the postseason for the first time.
Bell enjoyed a breakout season in 1984, batting .292 with 26 home runs and 87 RBI while collecting 165 hits in 159 games. It was the beginning of an impressive four-year stretch in which he became one of the American Leagues most dangerous run producers.
In 1985, Bell helped the Blue Jays win 99 games and their first American League East championship. He batted .275 with 28 home runs and 95 RBI while playing 157 games, providing middle-of-the-order power for the best season in franchise history to that point. Toronto advanced to the American League Championship Series, where Bell homered twice against the Kansas City Royals.
Bell reached the pinnacle of his career in 1987, when he batted .308 with 47 home runs and 134 RBI and became the first Toronto Blue Jays player to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award. A three-time MLB All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner, Bell finished his 12-year Major League career with 1,702 hits, 265 home runs and 1,002 RBI.
Representing Bell on the eve of Torontos first division championship season, the 1985 Fleer #100 is an appealing addition for Toronto Blue Jays collectors, George Bell fans, 1980s Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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