Juan Samuel Autographed 1988 Topps Bazooka #18 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Own an autographed 1988 Topps Bazooka #18 baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the dynamic second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies. This distinctive Topps Bazooka issue offers collectors a more unusual Samuel card from the late 1980s and is especially appealing for anyone assembling a comprehensive run of his autographed Phillies cards.

The 1988 Topps Bazooka release continued the long association between Topps baseball cards and the company's famous Bazooka brand. Unlike the standard Topps flagship issue, these specialty cards were distributed in connection with Bazooka gum, making them an interesting alternative for player and oddball-card collectors. Card #18 features Juan Samuel with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Samuel entered 1988 following one of the finest seasons of his career. In 1987, he batted .272 with career highs of 28 home runs and 100 RBIs, while adding 15 triples and 35 stolen bases. His exceptional combination of power, speed, and extra-base ability earned him his second National League All-Star selection.

Samuel had burst onto the Major League scene during his first full season 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 All-Star selection and finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting. He again led the National League in triples in 1985.

In 1988, Samuel continued to provide Philadelphia with a dangerous combination of speed and extra-base ability, collecting 36 doubles, 12 home runs, and 33 stolen bases. His combination of power and speed made him one of the most distinctive middle infielders of his 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, continuing his long association with Philadelphia beyond his playing career.

Personally signed by Juan Samuel, this 1988 Topps Bazooka #18 is an excellent specialty issue for collectors seeking some of the more unusual cards from Samuel's Philadelphia Phillies career.

Card Details

Player: Juan Samuel
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Set: 1988 Topps Bazooka
Card Number: #18
Type: Bazooka / 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, Topps Bazooka collectors, oddball baseball card enthusiasts, autograph collectors, or anyone assembling a comprehensive collection of Samuel's playing career.