Add an international Topps issue to your Juan Samuel collection with this 1989 Topps UK Minis #66 card featuring Samuel with the Philadelphia Phillies, personally autographed by the three-time MLB All-Star.
The 1989 Topps UK Minis, also cataloged as 1989 Topps American Baseball (UK Minis), were produced specifically for the United Kingdom market. The set contains just 88 cards, each measuring approximately 2 1/8" x 3", making them noticeably smaller than standard American Topps cards. The cards were distributed in five-card poly packs and feature a distinctive red, white and blue front design with yellow-and-red backs displaying 1988 and career statistics.
Samuel is card #66 in the alphabetically arranged checklist and is correctly featured as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. The compact 88-card set concentrates heavily on established stars and notable players of the era, with Samuel appearing alongside names such as Barry Bonds, George Brett, Bo Jackson, Don Mattingly, Mark McGwire, Cal Ripken Jr., Ryne Sandberg, Mike Schmidt and Ozzie Smith.
Samuel was an ideal inclusion in the star-oriented international set. One of the Phillies' most exciting players of the 1980s, he combined extra-base power with exceptional speed and earned three All-Star selections during his original Philadelphia tenure. The unusual UK distribution and smaller format make this a particularly interesting alternative to Samuel's mainstream 1989 issues.
Card Details:
- Player: Juan Samuel
- Team: Philadelphia Phillies
- Year: 1989
- Manufacturer: Topps
- Set: UK Minis / American Baseball
- Card Number: #66
- 88-card United Kingdom issue
- Mini size: approximately 2 1/8" x 3"
- Personally autographed
- Condition: NM-MT or better
The card pictured is the exact card you will receive.
Authentication: Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.
An excellent addition for collectors of Juan Samuel autographs, Philadelphia Phillies memorabilia, Topps UK cards, international baseball-card issues, Topps Minis, or signed baseball cards.