Featuring one of the Phillies most productive outfielders of the mid-1980s, this Glenn Wilson autographed 1985 Fleer #268 Philadelphia Phillies card captures the strong-armed right fielder during his first season with Philadelphia. Wilson joined the Phillies in 1984 and quickly became a regular in the clubs outfield.
Originally selected by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 1980 MLB Draft, Wilson reached the majors with Detroit in 1982. After spending the 1983 season with the Houston Astros, he was traded to Philadelphia in 1984 and appeared in 131 games during his first season as a Phillie.
Wilson enjoyed the finest offensive season of his career in 1985, batting .275 with 169 hits, 34 doubles, 14 home runs and a career-high 102 RBI. His 102 runs batted in ranked among the National League leaders and established him as one of Philadelphias primary run producers.
In addition to his offensive production, Wilson possessed one of the strongest outfield arms in baseball. His defensive work in right field earned him a Gold Glove Award in 1985, giving him an impressive combination of 100-RBI production and award-winning defense during the same season.
Wilson played parts of 10 Major League seasons with the Tigers, Astros, Phillies, Mariners and Pirates, finishing with 991 hits, 98 home runs and 519 RBI. The 1985 Fleer #268 represents the beginning of his standout 1985 campaign and is an appealing addition for Phillies collectors, Glenn Wilson fans, Gold Glove collections, Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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