Add a terrific post-championship issue of one of the premier catchers of the 1980s with this 1985 Donruss #49 Lance Parrish card featuring him with the Detroit Tigers, personally autographed by the eight-time All-Star and key member of Detroit's 1984 World Series championship team.
The 1985 Donruss #49 was issued immediately following the Tigers' unforgettable 1984 World Series championship season, giving the card a strong connection to the pinnacle of Parrish's Detroit career.
Parrish was a major force for the championship club. In 1984, he appeared in 147 games and led Detroit with 33 home runs and 98 RBI. He earned an American League All-Star selection, Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award while helping the Tigers race to 104 regular-season victories.
Parrish continued his production in 1985, batting .273 with 150 hits, 27 doubles, 28 home runs and 98 RBI in 140 games. His 28 homers led Detroit, while his 98 RBI tied Darrell Evans for the team lead. Parrish was again selected to the American League All-Star team and captured another Gold Glove Award.
The 1985 campaign continued a remarkable run for Parrish. From 1982 through 1986, he averaged more than 28 home runs per full season and earned five consecutive All-Star selections. During that stretch he established himself as one of baseball's most dangerous offensive catchers while remaining an elite defensive presence behind the plate.
Parrish ultimately became an eight-time Major League All-Star, three-time Gold Glove winner and six-time Silver Slugger winner, finishing his 19-year career with 324 home runs and 1,070 RBI. His combination of power, durability and defense made him one of the defining catchers of his era.
Card Details:
- Player: Lance Parrish
- Team: Detroit Tigers
- Year: 1985
- Manufacturer: Donruss
- Set: Donruss
- Card Number: #49
- Issued immediately following Detroit's 1984 championship season
- 1984 World Series Champion
- Led the 1984 Tigers with 33 home runs and 98 RBI
- Hit 28 home runs with 98 RBI in 1985
- 1985 American League All-Star
- 1985 Gold Glove Award winner
- Eight-time MLB All-Star
- Three-time Gold Glove Award winner
- Six-time Silver Slugger Award winner
- 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, 1985 Donruss baseball cards, 1984 World Series collectibles, championship-era Tigers, All-Star catchers, or comprehensive signed player collections.