Julio Franco Autographed 1989 Upper Deck #793 Texas Rangers Card

Documenting the beginning of a highly successful chapter in Julio Francos career, this Julio Franco autographed 1989 Upper Deck #793 Texas Rangers card comes from Upper Decks landmark inaugural baseball release. The card features Franco with Texas following his move from the Cleveland Indians to the Rangers prior to the 1989 season.

Franco made an immediate impact in his first season with Texas. In 1989, he batted .316 with 173 hits, 31 doubles, 13 home runs, 92 RBI and 21 stolen bases. His performance earned him the first of three consecutive American League All-Star selections and helped establish him as one of the Rangers most productive hitters.

His Texas tenure reached its peak in 1991, when Franco captured the American League batting championship with a career-high .341 average. He also led the league with 201 hits, added 27 doubles and 15 home runs, and earned a Silver Slugger Award. It was the only MLB batting title of Francos long career.

Known for his distinctive batting stance, exceptional bat control and remarkable longevity, Franco played 23 Major League seasons. He finished with a .298 career batting average, 2,586 hits, 407 doubles, 173 home runs, 1,194 RBI and 281 stolen bases. Franco was a three-time MLB All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger Award winner and extended his professional career with stops in Japan, South Korea and Mexico.

Representing Francos first season with Texas and appearing in Upper Decks historic debut release, the 1989 Upper Deck #793 is an appealing addition for Texas Rangers collectors, Julio Franco fans, 1989 Upper Deck set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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