Own an autographed 1989 Donruss #76 baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the dynamic second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies. This classic Donruss flagship issue comes from Samuel's final season with Philadelphia and captures one of the most exciting Phillies players of the 1980s near the conclusion of his original tenure with the club.
The 1989 Donruss baseball set is a 660-card release featuring the stars, rookies, and fan favorites of the era. Instantly recognizable for its colorful border design and distinctive Donruss styling, the set remains a favorite among collectors of late-1980s baseball cards. Card #76 features Juan Samuel with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Samuel 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. The outstanding campaign earned Samuel his first MLB All-Star selection and a second-place finish in National League Rookie of the Year voting.
Samuel continued to demonstrate his exceptional speed and extra-base ability throughout his Phillies career. He again led the National League in triples in 1985, and in 1987 enjoyed one of his finest seasons, batting .272 with career highs of 28 home runs and 100 RBIs, along with 15 triples and 35 stolen bases. That performance earned him his second All-Star selection.
The 1989 season marked the end of Samuel's original tenure in Philadelphia. In June, the Phillies traded him to the New York Mets in a significant deal that brought Lenny Dykstra and Roger McDowell to Philadelphia. Samuel continued his career with several organizations and earned his third All-Star selection as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1991.
A three-time MLB All-Star, Samuel played 16 Major League seasons and finished with 1,578 hits, 161 home runs, 396 stolen bases, and 102 triples. His rare combination of power and speed made him one of Philadelphia's most dynamic players of the decade, and he later returned to the Phillies organization as a coach.
Personally signed by Juan Samuel, this 1989 Donruss #76 is an excellent flagship collectible from the final season of Samuel's original run with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Card Details
Player: Juan Samuel
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Set: 1989 Donruss
Card Number: #76
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.