Add an early-career Chicago Cubs issue of outfielder Henry Cotto with this Henry Cotto autographed 1985 Fleer #53 Chicago Cubs card. The card features Cotto during his second Major League season and represents an early issue from a career that would span a decade in the majors.
Cotto made his Major League debut with Chicago in 1984, appearing in 36 games for a Cubs club that captured the National League East championship and reached the postseason for the first time since 1945. He returned in 1985 and appeared in 37 games while continuing to develop as a versatile young outfielder.
Following his time in Chicago, Cotto played for the New York Yankees before joining the Seattle Mariners, where he received his most extensive Major League playing time. His best offensive season came with Seattle in 1989, when he batted .259 with 10 home runs, 41 RBI and 25 stolen bases, establishing career highs in several offensive categories.
Known for his speed and ability to play all three outfield positions, Cotto spent parts of 10 Major League seasons with the Cubs, Yankees, Mariners and Florida Marlins. He later continued his professional career in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants.
The 1985 Fleer #53 is an appealing early Henry Cotto issue with a connection to the Cubs teams of the mid-1980s and is an excellent addition for Chicago collectors, Henry Cotto fans, Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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