John Kruk Autographed 1989 Upper Deck #280 San Diego Padres Card

Own an autograph from one of baseball's most beloved hitters with this 1989 Upper Deck #280 John Kruk San Diego Padres signed baseball card.

The 1989 Upper Deck baseball set revolutionized the hobby as the company's inaugural release, introducing premium white card stock, full-color photography, anti-counterfeiting holograms, and exceptional print quality. Widely regarded as one of the most influential baseball card sets ever produced, it changed collectors' expectations for modern trading cards. Card #280 features John Kruk during his final season with the San Diego Padres before his career flourished in Philadelphia.

John Kruk played 10 Major League seasons with the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox. A three-time National League All-Star from 1991 through 1993, Kruk became one of baseball's premier contact hitters thanks to his exceptional batting eye, gritty style of play, and consistent offensive production. He helped lead the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies to the National League pennant and retired with a lifetime .300 batting average, becoming one of the most popular players of his era.

Issued in Upper Deck's groundbreaking inaugural baseball release, this 1989 card captures Kruk just before his trade to the Phillies, where he would become a fan favorite and three-time All-Star. Combined with his authentic signature, it is an exceptional collectible for San Diego Padres fans, Philadelphia Phillies fans, Chicago White Sox fans, Upper Deck collectors, John Kruk collectors, and autograph enthusiasts.

Card Details

Player: John Kruk
Team: San Diego Padres
Set: 1989 Upper Deck
Card Number: #280
Type: Base Card
Position: First Baseman / Outfielder
Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication

Personally signed by John Kruk

Signature obtained in person and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.

A fantastic addition for San Diego Padres fans, Philadelphia Phillies fans, Chicago White Sox fans, Upper Deck collectors, autograph collectors, John Kruk collectors, or collectors of one of baseball's most iconic card sets.