Larry Christenson Autographed 1982 Donruss #219 Philadelphia Phillies Card

The 1982 Donruss #219 Larry Christenson features the longtime right-handed pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies during the latter portion of a Major League career spent entirely with the organization. Personally autographed by Christenson, this early Donruss issue combines a popular second-year Donruss release with a key member of Philadelphia's championship-era pitching staff.

The 1982 Donruss set was only the company's second nationally distributed baseball card release, following its debut in 1981. The cards feature a clean bordered design with the distinctive baseball-and-bat graphic on the front containing the player's name and position. Early Donruss cards have become an important part of the hobby's transition from Topps' long-running monopoly into the multi-manufacturer era of the 1980s.

Christenson was one of Philadelphia's most highly regarded homegrown pitching prospects. The Phillies selected him third overall in the 1972 MLB Draft out of Marysville High School in Washington, and he reached the Major Leagues the following year at just 19 years old.

He developed into a dependable part of the Phillies rotation as the franchise emerged as a National League powerhouse. Christenson helped Philadelphia capture three consecutive NL East championships from 1976 through 1978, with his best individual season coming in 1977.

That year, Christenson posted an outstanding 19-6 record as the Phillies finished 101-61. His 19 victories established a career high and made him an important part of a pitching staff anchored by Steve Carlton.

Christenson was also part of the club that made Phillies history in 1980. After a dramatic postseason run, Philadelphia defeated the Kansas City Royals to capture the first World Series championship in franchise history.

The 1982 season became one of Christenson's strongest late-career campaigns. He made 32 starts, surpassed 200 innings and won 10 games, demonstrating that he remained a significant member of the Philadelphia rotation nearly a decade after making his Major League debut.

Unusually for a pitcher, Christenson could also contribute offensively. He hit 11 home runs during his Major League career, including three during his standout 1977 season.

Christenson finished his career with 83 victories across 11 Major League seasons, all with Philadelphia. His one-team career and connections to multiple Phillies postseason clubs make this autographed early Donruss issue an appealing addition to any collection centered on Philadelphia baseball history.

Card Details:

• Player: Larry Christenson
• Team: Philadelphia Phillies
• Year: 1982
• Manufacturer: Donruss
• Set: Donruss
• Card Number: #219
• Early second-year Donruss baseball issue
• Classic baseball-and-bat card-front graphic
• Part of the early-1980s expansion of the baseball card hobby
• 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 the 1980 World Series champion Phillies
• Made 32 starts during the 1982 season
• Pitched more than 200 innings in 1982
• 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.

A strong signed early-Donruss collectible for fans of Larry Christenson, Philadelphia Phillies memorabilia, 1980 World Series champions, early Donruss baseball cards, and autographed players who spent their entire Major League careers with one franchise.