An early-career issue of outfielder Herm Winningham, this Herm Winningham autographed 1985 Fleer Update #U-130 Montreal Expos card comes from Fleers year-end Update release. Winningham joined Montreal in one of the most significant trades of the 1980s, giving the Expos a young outfielder who would spend the next several seasons with the organization.
Winningham originally reached the Major Leagues with the New York Mets in 1984. Following that season, he was traded to Montreal along with Hubie Brooks, Mike Fitzgerald and Floyd Youmans in the blockbuster deal that brought All-Star catcher Gary Carter to the Mets.
Given a larger opportunity with Montreal in 1985, Winningham appeared in 115 games and collected 82 hits while stealing 21 bases. His speed became an important part of his game, and he remained with the Expos through the 1988 season before continuing his career with Cincinnati.
Winningham became part of a championship club after joining the Cincinnati Reds. He appeared in 95 games during the 1990 regular season and contributed during Cincinnatis postseason run as the Reds swept the heavily favored Oakland Athletics to capture the 1990 World Series championship.
Winningham played parts of nine Major League seasons with the Mets, Expos, Reds and Boston Red Sox. As an early Montreal issue connected to the landmark Gary Carter trade, the 1985 Fleer Update #U-130 is an appealing addition for Expos collectors, Herm Winningham fans, Fleer Update set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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