Juan Samuel Autographed 1987 Donruss Opening Day #156 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Own an autographed 1987 Donruss Opening Day #156 baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the dynamic second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies. This distinctive Donruss specialty issue captures Samuel during the prime of his Phillies career and comes from the popular inaugural Opening Day set.

The 1987 Donruss Opening Day set is a 273-card release built around the players who appeared in their teams' starting lineups on Opening Day of the 1987 Major League season. Issued separately from the regular Donruss flagship set, Opening Day featured a distinctive design and offered collectors an alternative card of many of the game's stars and fan favorites. Card #156 features Juan Samuel with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Samuel had established himself as one of baseball's most exciting players after becoming Philadelphia's regular second baseman in 1984. During his first full Major League season, he batted .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 in National League Rookie of the Year voting.

The 1987 season became one of Samuel's finest. He batted .272 with 28 home runs and 100 RBIs, establishing career highs in both categories, while adding 15 triples and 35 stolen bases. His impressive power-speed performance earned him his second National League All-Star selection.

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. His combination of power, speed, and extra-base ability made him one of the most dynamic middle infielders of the 1980s. Samuel later returned to the Phillies organization as a coach, extending his association with Philadelphia well beyond his playing career.

Personally signed by Juan Samuel, this 1987 Donruss Opening Day #156 is an outstanding specialty issue from one of the finest seasons of his career.

Card Details

Player: Juan Samuel
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Set: 1987 Donruss Opening Day
Card Number: #156
Type: Opening Day Specialty Issue
Position: Second Baseman
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, Donruss Opening Day collectors, 1980s baseball enthusiasts, autograph collectors, or anyone assembling a comprehensive collection of Samuel's playing career.