Lance Parrish Autographed 1985 Topps #708 Detroit Tigers Card

Add a championship-era All-Star subset card of one of the premier catchers of the 1980s with this 1985 Topps #708 Lance Parrish card featuring the Detroit Tigers star, personally autographed by the eight-time Major League All-Star.

Unlike Parrish's regular 1985 Topps #160, card #708 is his special All-Star card. Topps devoted cards #701 through #722 of its 792-card 1985 set to the previous season's All-Star selections, with Parrish appearing at #708. Hobby checklists also identify the card with both AS (All-Star) and LL (League Leader) designations.

The card celebrates Parrish at the height of his career and immediately following the unforgettable 1984 Detroit Tigers championship season. Parrish appeared in 147 games that year and led Detroit with 33 home runs and 98 RBI, providing tremendous power from the catching position.

His 1984 performance earned him a starting spot for the American League in the All-Star Game, along with both Gold Glove and Silver Slugger honors. It was his third consecutive All-Star selection and part of a five-year stretch from 1982 through 1986 in which he was selected every season.

Most importantly for Tigers collectors, Parrish played a major role in Detroit's 1984 World Series championship. He handled the catching duties for the dominant Tigers pitching staff and homered in the decisive Game 5 against the San Diego Padres as Detroit captured its first World Series title since 1968.

Parrish followed the championship with another excellent season in 1985, batting .273 with 150 hits, 28 home runs and 98 RBI while again earning All-Star and Gold Glove honors.

The #708 is particularly appealing for a comprehensive Parrish collection because it gives collectors two different Lance Parrish cards in the 1985 Topps base set: his standard #160 and this #708 All-Star issue. The surrounding All-Star run is loaded with stars including Eddie Murray, George Brett, Cal Ripken Jr., Dave Winfield, Rickey Henderson, Mike Schmidt, Ozzie Smith, Dale Murphy, Tony Gwynn and Gary Carter.

Card Details:

• Player: Lance Parrish
• Team: Detroit Tigers
• Year: 1985
• Manufacturer: Topps
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: #708
• All-Star subset card
• Different from Parrish's regular 1985 Topps #160
• Part of the #701-722 All-Star run in 1985 Topps 
• Honors Parrish following Detroit's 1984 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, 1985 Topps All-Star cards, 1984 World Series champions, All-Star catchers, or comprehensive signed player collections.