Larry Andersen Autographed 1985 Fleer #244 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Featuring one of baseballs most durable relief pitchers during his first stint in Philadelphia, this Larry Andersen autographed 1985 Fleer #244 Philadelphia Phillies card captures the right-hander early in what would become a long association with the Phillies. Andersen developed into a dependable bullpen arm whose Major League career stretched across three decades.

Andersen joined the Phillies during the 1983 season and appeared in 17 games as Philadelphia captured the National League pennant. He remained a regular member of the bullpen in 1984, making 41 appearances and posting a 2.38 ERA while working 64 innings.

He continued to pitch effectively for Philadelphia in 1985, appearing in 57 games with a 3.32 ERA and six saves. Andersens combination of durability and a difficult slider eventually helped him carve out a 17-season Major League career almost entirely as a reliever.

After later pitching for Houston and Boston, Andersen returned to Philadelphia and became an important veteran in the bullpen of the 1993 National League champion Phillies. He appeared in 64 games that season, posting a 2.92 ERA as the club won 97 games and advanced to the World Series.

Andersen pitched in 699 Major League games for the Indians, Mariners, Phillies, Astros, Red Sox and Padres. He also became part of one of baseballs most famous trades when Houston sent him to Boston in 1990 for minor league prospect Jeff Bagwell. Following his playing career, Andersen became a longtime member of the Phillies broadcasting team. The 1985 Fleer #244 is an appealing addition for Phillies collectors, Larry Andersen fans, Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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