Jose Lima Autographed 1996 Fleer #115 Detroit Tigers Card PSA/DNA

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Add a signature from one of Major League Baseball's most colorful personalities and a former 21-game winner with this Jose Lima autographed 1996 Fleer #115 Detroit Tigers baseball card, featuring PSA/DNA autograph authentication, available from Under the Radar Sports Promotions.

Jose Lima enjoyed a 13-season Major League career from 1994 through 2006, pitching for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets. A right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic, Lima became known for his enthusiasm, animated celebrations, and outgoing personality, earning the affectionate nickname "Lima Time."

Lima made his Major League debut with the Detroit Tigers in 1994 and spent the early years of his career developing as a starting pitcher. His time in Detroit provided the foundation for a career that would eventually include an All-Star selection, a 21-win season, and several memorable performances.

After joining the Houston Astros in 1997, Lima emerged as one of the National League's most effective starting pitchers. His breakthrough came in 1998, when he recorded a 16-8 record, helping Houston capture the National League Central Division championship.

His greatest individual season followed in 1999, when Lima compiled an outstanding 21-10 record with a 3.58 ERA, earning his only National League All-Star selection. His 21 victories helped the Astros win another division title and established him among the league's most successful starting pitchers.

Lima later enjoyed a memorable resurgence with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2004, contributing to the team's National League West championship. One of the defining moments of his career came during Game 3 of the 2004 National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he pitched a complete-game, five-hit shutout to give Los Angeles its first postseason victory since the 1988 World Series.

Throughout his career, Lima recorded 89 Major League victories and 980 strikeouts, but his impact extended beyond statistics. His entertaining personality and passion for baseball made him a fan favorite in several cities, particularly Houston and Los Angeles.

The 1996 Fleer #115 card features Lima during his early years with the Detroit Tigers. The 1996 Fleer set is recognized for its distinctive matte-finish presentation, borderless photography, and contemporary design, offering a different appearance from many traditional baseball card releases of the era.

This card features Jose Lima's autograph with PSA/DNA authentication, providing collectors with the added confidence of an established third-party autograph authentication service. Offered by Under the Radar Sports Promotions, this signed card represents an opportunity to own a collectible associated with one of baseball's most memorable personalities.

Lima passed away in 2010 at the age of 37, making his autographed baseball cards particularly meaningful to collectors seeking signatures of former Major League players who are no longer available for signings.

This autographed Jose Lima card is an excellent addition to collections featuring Detroit Tigers players, Houston Astros All-Stars, Los Angeles Dodgers postseason heroes, Dominican-born Major Leaguers, and PSA/DNA-authenticated baseball autographs.