Own an autographed 1988 Donruss #288 baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the dynamic second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies. This classic Donruss flagship issue captures Samuel during the prime of his Phillies career, following his outstanding 1987 season in which he established career highs in both home runs and RBIs and earned his second MLB All-Star selection.
The 1988 Donruss baseball set is a 660-card release featuring the stars, rookies, and fan favorites of the era. Recognizable for its distinctive blue-bordered design, the set remains a familiar part of the late-1980s baseball card hobby. Card #288 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 unusual 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 remained a dangerous offensive weapon for Philadelphia in 1988, collecting 36 doubles, 12 home runs, and 33 stolen bases. Samuel's ability to combine extra-base power with elite 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, extending his association with Philadelphia well beyond his playing career.
Personally signed by Juan Samuel, this 1988 Donruss #288 is an excellent flagship collectible featuring one of the Phillies' most exciting players of the 1980s.
Card Details
Player: Juan Samuel
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Set: 1988 Donruss
Card Number: #288
Type: Base Card
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 collectors, 1980s baseball enthusiasts, autograph collectors, or anyone assembling a comprehensive collection of Samuel's playing career.