Ivan DeJesus Autographed 1985 Fleer #248 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Featuring the veteran shortstop during his tenure in Philadelphia, this Ivan DeJesus autographed 1985 Fleer #248 Philadelphia Phillies card captures DeJesus following several seasons as a regular in the Phillies infield. DeJesus joined Philadelphia in one of the most notable trades in franchise history and helped the club capture a National League pennant.

DeJesus came to the Phillies before the 1982 season in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Philadelphia sent veteran shortstop Larry Bowa and a young Ryne Sandberg to Chicago in the deal, while DeJesus immediately stepped into the Phillies lineup as their primary shortstop.

In 1983, DeJesus appeared in 158 games as Philadelphia captured the National League East title. Known as the Wheeze Kids, the veteran-laden Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series against the Baltimore Orioles. DeJesus played in all four NLCS games and all five games of the World Series.

The 1984 season was DeJesus final year in Philadelphia. He appeared in 137 games and collected 109 hits while handling the majority of the clubs work at shortstop. His 1985 Fleer #248 therefore represents a final-era Phillies issue, as he moved on to the St. Louis Cardinals for the 1985 season.

DeJesus played 15 Major League seasons with the Dodgers, Cubs, Phillies, Cardinals, Yankees, Giants and Tigers. A durable shortstop during his prime, he led the National League in games played twice and finished his career with more than 1,100 hits and 190 stolen bases. The 1985 Fleer #248 is an appealing addition for Phillies collectors, Ivan DeJesus fans, 1983 National League championship collections, Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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