Greg Gross Autographed 1978 Topps #397 Chicago Cubs Card

Featuring Greg Gross with the Chicago Cubs, this Greg Gross autographed 1978 Topps #397 Chicago Cubs card showcases the talented left-handed hitter during his three-season tenure in Chicago. Gross built a 17-year Major League career and later became especially well known for his effectiveness as a pinch hitter.

Gross began his Major League career with the Houston Astros in 1973 and quickly established himself as an excellent contact hitter. In his first full season in 1974, he batted .314 with 185 hits, 21 doubles and 12 stolen bases, finishing second in National League Rookie of the Year voting.

After four seasons with Houston, Gross was traded to the Chicago Cubs before the 1977 season. He batted .322 in 115 games during his first year in Chicago and followed by hitting .265 with a .377 on-base percentage over 129 games in 1978.

Gross joined the Philadelphia Phillies in 1979 and developed into one of baseball's most dependable pinch hitters. He was part of the 1980 Phillies World Series championship team and the 1983 National League championship club while spending the final 10 seasons of his career in Philadelphia.

Over 17 Major League seasons with the Astros, Cubs and Phillies, Gross collected 1,073 hits and finished with a .287 career batting average. He recorded 143 career pinch hits, establishing himself among the most productive pinch hitters of his era. The 1978 Topps #397 is an appealing addition for Cubs collectors, Greg Gross fans, vintage Topps collectors, pinch-hitting collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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