Add one of the most attractive Lance Parrish issues of the 1980s with this 1984 Donruss #15 Diamond King card featuring the star catcher of the Detroit Tigers, personally autographed by the future World Series champion.
The 1984 Donruss Diamond Kings opened the set with a 26-card run showcasing one standout player from each Major League team through the distinctive artwork of Dick Perez. Parrish was selected to represent the Detroit Tigers and is correctly cataloged as Diamond King #15, while his regular 1984 Donruss card appears later in the set as #49.
Parrish's Diamond King selection followed an outstanding 1983 season. He appeared in 155 games and batted .269 with 163 hits, a career-high 42 doubles, 27 home runs and a career-high 114 RBI. His performance established him as one of the game's elite offensive catchers.
Parrish also excelled defensively, earning his first Gold Glove Award in 1983, along with another All-Star selection and Silver Slugger Award. His combination of power, run production and defense made him a natural choice for Donruss' Diamond Kings subset.
The timing of this card makes it even more desirable for Tigers collectors. During the 1984 season, Parrish helped Detroit produce one of the greatest campaigns in franchise history. Batting in the heart of the lineup, he led the Tigers with 33 home runs and 98 RBI as Detroit captured the American League pennant and ultimately defeated the San Diego Padres to win the 1984 World Series championship.
Parrish also earned All-Star, Gold Glove and Silver Slugger honors in 1984. During the postseason, he hit two home runs with five RBI, including a home run in the decisive Game 5 of the World Series.
The combination of the popular Diamond Kings artwork, Parrish's selection as Detroit's representative and the card's connection to the Tigers' championship season makes the 1984 Donruss #15 an especially appealing autographed issue.
Card Details:
- Player: Lance Parrish
- Team: Detroit Tigers
- Year: 1984
- Manufacturer: Donruss
- Set: Donruss
- Subset: Diamond Kings
- Card Number: #15
- Parrish selected as the Detroit Tigers Diamond King
- Distinctive Dick Perez artwork
- Issued during Detroit's 1984 World Series championship season
- Led the 1984 Tigers with 33 home runs and 98 RBI
- Eight-time MLB All-Star
- Three-time Gold Glove Award winner
- Six-time Silver Slugger Award winner
- 1984 World Series Champion
- 324 career home runs
- Personally autographed
- Condition: NM-MT or better
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 Lance Parrish autographs, Detroit Tigers memorabilia, 1984 Donruss Diamond Kings, Dick Perez artwork, 1984 World Series collectibles, or comprehensive signed player collections.