Jose Cruz Autographed 1981 Topps #105 Houston Astros Card

Featuring Jose Cruz with the Houston Astros, this Jose Cruz autographed 1981 Topps #105 Houston Astros card showcases one of the most accomplished and popular players in franchise history. Cruz combined consistent hitting, speed and extra-base power while becoming a cornerstone of Houston's lineup during the late 1970s and 1980s.

Cruz began his Major League career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1970 before joining Houston for the 1975 season. He quickly developed into one of the Astros' most dependable offensive players and became particularly well suited to the spacious dimensions of the Astrodome.

The 1980 season was one of Cruz's finest. He batted .302 with 185 hits, 36 doubles, 11 triples, 11 home runs, 91 RBI and 36 stolen bases while helping Houston capture the first division championship in franchise history. Cruz earned his first All-Star selection and finished third in National League MVP voting.

Cruz was outstanding during Houston's memorable 1980 NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies, batting .400 with eight hits and four RBI during the five-game series. He remained one of Houston's top hitters throughout the decade, earning another All-Star selection in 1985 and consecutive Silver Slugger Awards in 1983 and 1984.

Over 19 Major League seasons, Cruz accumulated 2,251 hits, 391 doubles, 165 home runs, 1,077 RBI and 317 stolen bases while batting .284. The Astros later retired his #25 in recognition of his contributions to the franchise. The 1981 Topps #105 is an appealing addition for Astros collectors, Jose Cruz fans, retired-number collections, vintage Topps collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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