Julio Cruz Autographed 1983 Donruss #379 Seattle Mariners Card

Featuring Julio Cruz with the Seattle Mariners, this Julio Cruz autographed 1983 Donruss #379 Seattle Mariners card showcases the speedy second baseman who became one of the young franchise's most recognizable players. Cruz spent the first seven seasons of his Major League career with Seattle and established himself as one of the American League's leading base stealers.

Cruz made his Major League debut with the Mariners in 1977, their inaugural season, and soon took over as the club's regular second baseman. His combination of speed and defense made him a fixture in Seattle's lineup throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s.

From 1978 through 1982, Cruz stole at least 40 bases in five consecutive seasons, highlighted by a career-high 59 steals in 1978. He followed with 49 stolen bases in 1979, 45 in 1980, 43 in 1981 and 46 in 1982, giving Seattle a consistent threat on the bases.

During the 1983 season, Cruz was traded to the Chicago White Sox, where he became the starting second baseman for a club that surged to 99 victories and captured the American League West championship. He appeared in all four games of the ALCS against Baltimore.

Cruz finished his 10-season Major League career with 343 stolen bases, including 290 as a Mariner. The 1983 Donruss #379 is an appealing addition for Mariners collectors, Julio Cruz fans, stolen-base collections, early Mariners collections, 1980s Donruss collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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