Lance Parrish Autographed 1985 Topps Drake's Big Hitters Plus Super Pitchers #23 Detroit Tigers Card

Add a distinctive Drake's food-issue card of one of the premier power-hitting catchers of the 1980s with this 1985 Topps Drake's Big Hitters Plus Super Pitchers #23 Lance Parrish card featuring him with the Detroit Tigers, personally autographed by the eight-time All-Star and 1984 World Series champion.

The Drake's Big Hitters releases gave collectors another way to find Topps-produced baseball cards outside of traditional wax packs. The 1985 edition expanded the concept to Big Hitters Plus Super Pitchers, combining prominent offensive players with leading pitchers. Parrish's inclusion is particularly fitting considering the unusual amount of power he supplied from the catching position during his prime.

This issue is also a great complement to Parrish's mainstream 1985 Topps #160 and his various Topps promotional and glossy cards from the same period. The Drake's branding and food-issue distribution give the #23 a distinctly different identity and make it a worthwhile card for collectors trying to assemble a deeper Parrish autograph run.

Parrish entered 1985 immediately following the Detroit Tigers' 1984 World Series championship. He had been one of the most important offensive players on that dominant club, appearing in 147 games and hitting 33 home runs with 98 RBI. He earned All-Star, Gold Glove and Silver Slugger honors and finished 16th in American League MVP voting.

Parrish continued producing at an elite level in 1985, batting .273 with 150 hits, 27 doubles, 28 home runs and 98 RBI in 140 games. His performance earned him another American League All-Star selection and Gold Glove Award.

The 1985 season was Parrish's fourth consecutive All-Star season and completed a run of three straight Gold Gloves from 1983 through 1985. He would ultimately earn eight All-Star selections, three Gold Gloves and six Silver Slugger Awards during his career.

Parrish finished his 19-year Major League career with 1,782 hits, 324 home runs and 1,070 RBI, impressive offensive totals for a player who spent the vast majority of his career behind the plate.

Card Details:

• Player: Lance Parrish
• Team: Detroit Tigers
• Year: 1985
• Manufacturer: Topps
• Sponsor: Drake's
• Set: Big Hitters Plus Super Pitchers
• Card Number: #23
• Special Drake's promotional food issue
• Different from Parrish's regular 1985 Topps #160
• Issued immediately following Detroit's 1984 World Series championship
• Hit 33 home runs with 98 RBI for the 1984 Tigers
• Hit 28 home runs with 98 RBI in 1985
• 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, Drake's baseball cards, Topps food issues, 1980s promotional cards, 1984 World Series champions, or comprehensive signed player collections.