Lance Parrish Autographed 1991 Fleer Ultra #51 California Angels Card

Add a first-year issue from one of Fleer's most recognizable premium brands with this Lance Parrish autographed 1991 Fleer Ultra #51 California Angels card. Featuring Parrish during the latter portion of his California tenure, the card combines an accomplished veteran catcher with an important early-1990s hobby release.

1991 marked the debut of Fleer Ultra baseball, introduced as Fleer's premium alternative to its traditional flagship product. The brand emphasized upgraded photography and presentation, placing it alongside the growing number of premium baseball-card products that were reshaping the hobby in the early 1990s. That makes Parrish's #51 his first Fleer Ultra card and gives the issue additional appeal within a comprehensive player collection.

The card followed an outstanding 1990 season for Parrish. At age 34, he hit .268 with 24 home runs and 70 RBI, producing a 123 OPS+ and 4.5 WAR while earning his eighth career All-Star selection and sixth Silver Slugger Award.

Parrish continued as California's primary catcher in 1991, appearing in 119 games and recording 87 hits, 12 doubles, 19 home runs and 51 RBI. His 19 home runs ranked third on the Angels behind Dave Winfield and Wally Joyner.

Even at age 35, Parrish continued to handle a substantial workload behind the plate. He appeared in 111 games at catcher with 102 starts, logging 912 innings and committing only two errors for an impressive .997 fielding percentage.

Parrish's California years added another productive chapter to a career best remembered for his long tenure with Detroit. He ultimately finished his 19-year Major League career with 1,782 hits, 324 home runs and 1,070 RBI, while earning eight All-Star selections, three Gold Gloves and six Silver Slugger Awards.

Card Details:

• Player: Lance Parrish
• Team: California Angels
• Year: 1991
• Manufacturer: Fleer
• Set: Fleer Ultra
• Card Number: #51
• From the inaugural Fleer Ultra baseball release
• Parrish's first Fleer Ultra card
• Premium early-1990s baseball card issue
• California Angels card
• Coming off his 1990 All-Star and Silver Slugger season
• Hit 19 home runs with 51 RBI in 1991
• Eight-time MLB All-Star
• Three-time Gold Glove Award winner
• Six-time Silver Slugger Award winner
• Starting catcher for the 1984 World Series Champion Detroit Tigers
• 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.

The first-year Fleer Ultra distinction makes this a particularly worthwhile Parrish issue. It is an excellent addition for collectors of Lance Parrish autographs, California Angels memorabilia, 1991 Fleer Ultra baseball cards, inaugural Ultra issues, premium baseball cards, or comprehensive signed player collections.