Juan Samuel Autographed 1988 Topps Tiffany #705 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Own an autographed 1988 Topps Tiffany #705 baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the dynamic second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies. This premium Tiffany issue provides collectors with a limited-production version of Samuel's second card in the 1988 Topps checklist and is an excellent addition to a comprehensive collection of his Phillies autographs.

The 1988 Topps Tiffany set parallels the complete 792-card 1988 Topps flagship checklist but was issued exclusively as a premium factory set in significantly smaller quantities than the standard release. Tiffany cards are distinguished by their high-gloss fronts, bright white card stock, and enhanced printing quality, making them especially popular with player collectors seeking premium versions of standard Topps issues.

Card #705 is part of the All-Star subset and features Samuel in recognition of his selection to the 1987 National League All-Star team. The distinctive subset design separates it from his regular #398 base card and commemorates one of the finest seasons of Samuel's career. In Tiffany form, the card combines the All-Star designation with the premium finish and relative scarcity of Topps' upscale factory-set release.

Samuel earned that All-Star recognition after an outstanding 1987 season, batting .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 career MLB All-Star selection.

Samuel had first emerged 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. His 72 steals established a Phillies single-season record at the time, and Samuel earned his first All-Star selection while finishing second in National League Rookie of the Year voting.

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 and speed made him one of the most exciting middle infielders of the 1980s, and he later returned to the Phillies organization as a coach.

Personally signed by Juan Samuel, this 1988 Topps Tiffany #705 All-Star card combines an All-Star subset issue, the premium Tiffany treatment, and the autograph of one of the Phillies' signature players of the era.

Card Details

Player: Juan Samuel
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Set: 1988 Topps Tiffany
Card Number: #705
Subset: All-Star
Type: Tiffany Parallel / All-Star 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, Topps Tiffany collectors, All-Star card collectors, autograph enthusiasts, or anyone assembling a comprehensive collection of Samuel's playing career.