Larry Christenson Autographed 1981 Fleer #8 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Featuring a key member of Philadelphias successful pitching staffs of the late 1970s and early 1980s, this Larry Christenson autographed 1981 Fleer #8 Philadelphia Phillies card comes from Fleers landmark return to the baseball card market. The 1981 Fleer set was the companys first nationally distributed baseball card release of the modern era and helped end Topps long-standing position as the only major producer of baseball cards.

Christenson spent his entire 11-year Major League career with the Philadelphia Phillies, debuting as a 19-year-old in 1973. The right-hander became a regular member of the rotation as Philadelphia developed into one of the National Leagues strongest clubs, contributing to three consecutive NL East championships from 1976 through 1978.

His finest season came in 1977, when Christenson went 19-6 with a 4.06 ERA and 11 complete games in 34 starts. His 19 victories ranked among the National League leaders and helped the Phillies win 101 games for the second consecutive season.

Christenson was also part of the 1980 World Series champion Phillies. Despite battling injuries during the season, he returned to pitch during Philadelphias postseason run as the club defeated Houston in a dramatic five-game National League Championship Series before beating the Kansas City Royals to capture the first World Series championship in franchise history.

A strong hitter for a pitcher, Christenson also hit 11 career home runs, including three during the 1977 season. He finished his Major League career with 83 victories while spending every season in a Phillies uniform. Combining Christensons connection to Philadelphias first championship team with Fleers historic 1981 release, the 1981 Fleer #8 is an appealing addition for Phillies collectors, Larry Christenson fans, 1980 World Series collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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