Greg Gross Autographed 1985 Fleer #251 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Featuring one of Philadelphias most dependable bench players of the era, this Greg Gross autographed 1985 Fleer #251 Philadelphia Phillies card captures the veteran outfielder and pinch-hitting specialist during his long tenure with the Phillies. Gross joined Philadelphia in 1979 and became a valuable left-handed bat off the bench for several successful Phillies clubs.

Gross began his Major League career with the Houston Astros in 1973 and quickly established himself as an excellent contact hitter. In 1974, his first full season, he batted .314 with 185 hits and finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting. After later playing for the Chicago Cubs, he joined Philadelphia and settled into the role that would define the latter portion of his career.

He was a member of the 1980 World Series champion Phillies, contributing throughout the regular season as Philadelphia captured the National League East and ultimately defeated the Kansas City Royals to win the first World Series championship in franchise history. Gross remained a trusted bench option when the Phillies returned to the World Series in 1983.

By 1985, Gross had established himself as one of baseballs premier pinch hitters. His ability to make contact and reach base made him particularly valuable late in games, and he eventually finished his career with 143 pinch hits, placing him among Major League Baseballs all-time leaders in the category.

Gross played 17 Major League seasons with the Astros, Cubs and Phillies, compiling 1,073 hits and a .287 career batting average. He spent 10 seasons in Philadelphia and was part of Phillies clubs that reached the postseason multiple times. The 1985 Fleer #251 is an appealing addition for Phillies collectors, Greg Gross fans, 1980 World Series championship collections, pinch-hitting collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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