John Denny Autographed 1985 Fleer #249 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Featuring one of the most accomplished pitchers from Philadelphias 1983 National League championship club, this John Denny autographed 1985 Fleer #249 Philadelphia Phillies card captures the right-hander during his tenure with the Phillies. Denny arrived in Philadelphia for the 1983 season and immediately produced the finest campaign of his Major League career.

Denny was outstanding in 1983, finishing 19-6 with a 2.37 ERA in 36 starts and 242 innings. He led the National League in victories and winning percentage while helping the veteran Wheeze Kids Phillies capture the National League East title.

His performance earned him the 1983 National League Cy Young Award, making Denny the first Phillies pitcher to win the honor since Steve Carlton had captured his fourth Cy Young Award in 1982. Denny also contributed during Philadelphias postseason run, earning a victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series as the Phillies advanced to the World Series.

Denny remained with Philadelphia through the first half of the 1985 season before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds. Prior to joining the Phillies, he had already established himself with the St. Louis Cardinals, including a standout 1976 season in which his 2.52 ERA led the National League.

Over a 13-year Major League career with the Cardinals, Indians, Phillies and Reds, Denny recorded 123 victories, 51 complete games and a 3.59 ERA. Combining Fleers classic mid-1980s presentation with a Cy Young Award-winning member of Philadelphias 1983 pennant club, the 1985 Fleer #249 is an appealing addition for Phillies collectors, John Denny fans, Cy Young Award collections, 1983 National League championship collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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