Larry Christenson Autographed 1981 Topps #346 Philadelphia Phillies Card

The 1981 Topps #346 Larry Christenson features the longtime right-handed pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies immediately following the greatest team accomplishment of his career. Personally autographed by Christenson, this classic Topps issue was released after Philadelphia captured the 1980 World Series championship, the first World Series title in franchise history.

The 1981 Topps set ushered in a recognizable new design highlighted by the baseball cap-style team logo in the lower corner of the card front. The traditional bordered presentation and colorful team graphics make Christenson's #346 a distinctive early-1980s issue from the heart of the Phillies' championship era.

Christenson was a true homegrown Phillie. Philadelphia selected him third overall in the 1972 MLB Draft out of Marysville High School in Washington. He advanced rapidly through professional baseball and made his Major League debut in 1973 at just 19 years old, beginning a career that would be spent entirely in a Phillies uniform.

By the mid-1970s, Christenson had become an important member of a Philadelphia rotation that helped turn the franchise into a perennial contender. He was part of three consecutive National League East championship teams from 1976 through 1978, with his finest individual performance coming in the middle of that run.

In 1977, Christenson enjoyed a career year, finishing 19-6 as the Phillies won 101 games. His 19 victories established his career high and placed him among the National League's more successful starting pitchers that season.

Christenson's career also placed him on the roster for one of the defining moments in Philadelphia sports history. The 1980 Phillies defeated the Houston Astros in a dramatic National League Championship Series before overcoming the Kansas City Royals in six games to secure the franchise's long-awaited first World Series championship.

Injuries limited Christenson's workload during portions of this period, but he remained part of Philadelphia's pitching staff as the club continued to contend. The Phillies returned to postseason play in the strike-shortened 1981 season, winning the first-half NL East title and advancing to the Division Series against Montreal.

Christenson was also one of the better-hitting pitchers of his generation. He finished his career with 11 Major League home runs, including three during his standout 1977 season.

He ultimately spent his entire 11-year Major League career with Philadelphia, recording 83 victories and participating in numerous postseason races. With its direct connection to the Phillies' championship era, the autographed 1981 Topps #346 is an excellent representation of a longtime member of one of the most successful periods in franchise history.

Card Details:

• Player: Larry Christenson
• Team: Philadelphia Phillies
• Year: 1981
• Manufacturer: Topps
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: #346
• Classic 1981 Topps flagship issue
• Distinctive baseball cap-style team logo design
• Released immediately following Philadelphia's historic 1980 championship
• Member of the 1980 World Series champion Phillies
• Philadelphia's 1980 title was the franchise's first World Series championship
• Selected third overall in the 1972 MLB Draft
• Made his Major League debut at age 19 in 1973
• Spent his entire Major League career with Philadelphia
• Helped the Phillies win three consecutive NL East titles from 19761978
• Posted a career-best 19-6 record in 1977
• Member of Philadelphia's 1981 postseason club
• Won 83 Major League games
• Hit 11 career home runs as a pitcher
• 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 signed championship-era issue for collectors of Larry Christenson, Philadelphia Phillies memorabilia, 1980 World Series champions, 1981 Topps baseball cards, or comprehensive autographed Phillies collections.