Own an autographed 1985 Fleer #634 NL Rookie Phenoms baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the dynamic Philadelphia Phillies second baseman alongside fellow National League standout rookie Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets. This special multi-player card celebrates two of the National League's most exciting young stars following their outstanding 1984 rookie seasons.
The 1985 Fleer baseball set is a 660-card release featuring the stars, rookies, and fan favorites of the era. Recognizable for its distinctive gray borders, team-colored accents, and crisp photography, the set also includes several special combination and subset cards. Card #634, titled NL Rookie Phenoms, features Juan Samuel and Dwight Gooden, who finished second and first respectively in the 1984 National League Rookie of the Year voting.
Samuel burst onto the Major League scene as Philadelphia's regular second baseman in 1984, batting .272 with 15 home runs, 69 RBIs, 19 triples, and 72 stolen bases. His 72 steals established a Phillies single-season record at the time, while his 19 triples led the National League. Samuel earned his first MLB All-Star selection and finished second to Gooden in National League Rookie of the Year voting.
Samuel followed his spectacular rookie campaign with another productive season in 1985, hitting 19 home runs, stealing 54 bases, and once again leading the National League in triples with 13. His combination of power and exceptional speed made him one of baseball's most exciting players of the era.
A three-time MLB All-Star, Samuel enjoyed a 16-year Major League career and finished with 1,578 hits, 161 home runs, 396 stolen bases, and 102 triples. He later returned to the Phillies organization as a coach, maintaining a long association with the franchise.
Personally signed by Juan Samuel, this 1985 Fleer #634 NL Rookie Phenoms card is especially appealing because it pairs Samuel with Dwight Gooden, the player who edged him for the 1984 NL Rookie of the Year Award.
Card Details
Player: Juan Samuel / Dwight Gooden
Autographed By: Juan Samuel
Teams: Philadelphia Phillies / New York Mets
Set: 1985 Fleer
Card Number: #634
Subset: NL Rookie Phenoms
Type: Multi-Player / Rookie Phenoms Card
Condition: NM-MT or better
Authentication
Personally signed by Juan Samuel.
Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.
An outstanding addition for Philadelphia Phillies fans, Juan Samuel collectors, Dwight Gooden collectors, Fleer collectors, 1980s baseball enthusiasts, autograph collectors, or anyone building a collection of memorable multi-player cards.