Jeff Russell Autographed 1984 Topps #270 Cincinnati Reds RC

Featuring Jeff Russell with the Cincinnati Reds, this Jeff Russell autographed 1984 Topps #270 Cincinnati Reds Rookie Card is an early issue of the right-handed pitcher who developed from a starting pitcher into one of the American League's top closers. Russell went on to pitch 14 Major League seasons and earned two All-Star selections.

The Reds selected Russell with the fifth overall pick in the 1979 MLB Draft. He made his Major League debut with Cincinnati in 1983, working primarily as a starter and appearing in 20 games during his rookie season.

Russell was traded to the Texas Rangers during the 1985 season, and his career eventually took off following a move to the bullpen. In 1989, he recorded an American League-leading 38 saves with a 1.98 ERA in 71 appearances, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing sixth in American League Cy Young Award voting.

He continued to serve as a late-inning reliever throughout the 1990s and earned his second All-Star selection with Texas in 1994. Russell also pitched for the Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians before returning to the Rangers for the final portion of his career.

Russell finished his 14-season Major League career with 186 saves and 693 strikeouts in 589 appearances. The 1984 Topps #270 Rookie Card is an appealing early-career piece for Reds collectors, Jeff Russell fans, closer collections, rookie-card collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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