Featuring Keith Hernandez with the New York Mets, this Keith Hernandez autographed 1985 Donruss #68 New York Mets card showcases one of the premier defensive first basemen and most accomplished all-around players of his generation. Hernandez became a cornerstone of the Mets after arriving from St. Louis during the 1983 season and helped transform the club into a National League contender.
Hernandez enjoyed an outstanding 1984 season, batting .311 with 171 hits, 31 doubles, 15 home runs and 94 RBI. He earned his seventh consecutive Gold Glove Award and finished second in National League MVP voting as the Mets improved to 90 victories.
He followed with another excellent season in 1985, batting .309 with 183 hits, 34 doubles, 10 home runs and 91 RBI. Hernandez was selected to the All-Star team, earned another Gold Glove and again finished among the leading candidates for the National League MVP Award.
Hernandez's combination of hitting, plate discipline and exceptional defense made him a central figure on the 1986 World Series champion Mets. His two-run single in the sixth inning of Game 7 helped erase Boston's 3-0 lead as New York completed its comeback to capture the championship.
A five-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner and 11-time consecutive Gold Glove Award winner, Hernandez shared the 1979 National League MVP Award while with St. Louis and won World Series championships with both the 1982 Cardinals and 1986 Mets. He finished his 17-season career with 2,182 hits, 426 doubles, 1,071 RBI and a .296 batting average. The 1985 Donruss #68 is an appealing addition for Mets collectors, Keith Hernandez fans, 1986 World Series championship collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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