Lance Parrish Autographed 1989 Fleer Update #U-15 California Angels Card

Add an important first-year California Angels update issue to a Lance Parrish autograph collection with this 1989 Fleer Update #U-15, personally autographed by the veteran power-hitting catcher and 1984 World Series champion.

The 1989 Fleer Update #U-15 is especially significant because it corrected the team affiliation shown on Parrish's regular 1989 Fleer #578, which still featured him with the Philadelphia Phillies. Parrish had joined the California Angels for the 1989 season, and Fleer's Update set gave collectors his first Fleer card reflecting the move. The 132-card checklist confirms Parrish as #U-15 with California, positioned between Bob McClure #U-14 and Lee Stevens #U-16.

That makes the two 1989 Fleer cards an excellent pairing for a comprehensive Parrish collection: #578 documents the end of his Philadelphia tenure, while #U-15 captures the beginning of his California Angels chapter.

Parrish immediately became California's primary catcher. During his first Angels season, he appeared in 124 games, batting .238 with 103 hits, 12 doubles, 17 home runs and 50 RBI. Defensively, he appeared in 122 games at catcher and made 118 starts behind the plate.

The Angels enjoyed a strong 1989 season, finishing 91-71. Parrish joined a lineup that included Wally Joyner, Chili Davis, Devon White, Brian Downing and Johnny Ray, while veteran Bert Blyleven anchored a pitching staff that also included Mike Witt and Kirk McCaskill.

Parrish's move to California ultimately led to one more outstanding peak in his career. In 1990, he improved to .268 with 24 home runs and 70 RBI, earning another American League All-Star selection and Silver Slugger Award.

For player collectors, this Fleer Update issue is particularly appealing because it represents a genuine team-change card rather than simply another parallel or alternate design. It belongs alongside Parrish's other first-year Angels cards as the hobby caught up with his transition from Philadelphia to California.

Card Details:

• Player: Lance Parrish
• Team: California Angels
• Year: 1989
• Manufacturer: Fleer
• Set: Fleer Update
• Card Number: #U-15
• First-year California Angels Fleer issue
• Updates Parrish's move from Philadelphia to California
• Different from regular 1989 Fleer #578, which still features him with the Phillies
• Part of the 132-card 1989 Fleer Update set
• Parrish appears between Bob McClure #U-14 and Lee Stevens #U-16 on the checklist 
• Hit 17 home runs with 50 RBI in his first Angels season
• Primary catcher for the 91-win 1989 California Angels
• 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
• 1,070 career RBI
• 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.

This is a particularly worthwhile Parrish issue for the collection because the regular Fleer and Fleer Update cards document his team change within the same year. An excellent addition for collectors of Lance Parrish autographs, California Angels memorabilia, 1989 Fleer Update cards, traded and update issues, or comprehensive signed player collections.