Juan Samuel Autographed 1988 Fleer Classic Miniatures #101 Philadelphia Phillies Card
Own an autographed 1988 Fleer Classic Miniatures #101 baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the dynamic second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies. This distinctive miniature-format Fleer issue offers collectors an unusual alternative to Samuel's standard-size cards and captures him during the prime of his Phillies career.
The 1988 Fleer Classic Miniatures set features a compact card format that gives the release a unique appearance compared with traditional baseball cards of the era. Specialty issues like this have particular appeal for dedicated player collectors seeking the less-common cards needed to build comprehensive career runs. Card #101 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 outstanding combination of power, speed, and extra-base ability earned him his second National League All-Star selection.
Samuel had established himself as one of baseball's most exciting players during his first full Major League season in 1984. He batted .272 with 15 home runs, 69 RBIs, and a National League-leading 19 triples, while stealing 72 bases. 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 power, collecting 36 doubles, 12 home runs, and 33 stolen bases. His ability to produce extra-base hits while creating havoc on the bases made him one of the most distinctive offensive 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 Fleer Classic Miniatures #101 is an appealing 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 Fleer Classic Miniatures
Card Number: #101
Type: Miniature / 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, Fleer collectors, miniature card enthusiasts, autograph collectors, or anyone assembling a comprehensive collection of Samuel's playing career.