Larry Christenson Autographed 1983 Donruss #345 Philadelphia Phillies Card

The 1983 Donruss #345 Larry Christenson features the veteran right-handed pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies during the club's National League championship season. Personally autographed by Christenson, this card represents a homegrown Phillies pitcher whose entire Major League career was spent in Philadelphia and who contributed to one of the most successful eras in franchise history.

The 1983 Donruss set was the company's third full baseball card release and featured the distinctive glove-and-ball design surrounding its player photography. Christenson's #345 is a classic early-1980s Donruss issue and an appealing companion to his Topps and Fleer cards from the same period.

Philadelphia selected Christenson third overall in the 1972 MLB Draft out of Marysville High School in Washington. His rise was remarkably quick, as he reached the Major Leagues in 1973 at just 19 years old and soon became a regular member of the Phillies pitching staff.

Christenson's best individual season came in 1977, when he went 19-6 for a Philadelphia club that won 101 games. The performance established his career high in victories and helped the Phillies capture their second of three consecutive National League East titles from 1976 through 1978.

He was also part of the Phillies team that made franchise history in 1980. Philadelphia defeated Houston in a memorable NLCS and then Kansas City in the World Series, capturing the first World Series championship in Phillies history.

This 1983 Donruss card comes from another pennant-winning season. The veteran-laden Phillies captured the 1983 National League East title, defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and advanced to the World Series against Baltimore. Christenson was part of the pitching staff, connecting him to both Philadelphia's 1980 World Series championship and its 1983 National League pennant.

Christenson also distinguished himself as an unusually capable hitter for a pitcher. He finished his career with 11 home runs, including three during his outstanding 1977 campaign.

Christenson spent his entire 11-year Major League career with the Phillies, winning 83 games and pitching for multiple postseason clubs. His one-team career and connections to both the 1980 and 1983 pennant winners give this autographed Donruss issue strong appeal for Phillies collectors.

Card Details:

• Player: Larry Christenson
• Team: Philadelphia Phillies
• Year: 1983
• Manufacturer: Donruss
• Set: Donruss
• Card Number: #345
• Classic glove-and-ball 1983 Donruss design
• Issued during Philadelphia's 1983 National League championship season
• Member of the 1983 NL champion Phillies
• Member of the 1980 World Series champion Phillies
• Selected third overall in the 1972 MLB Draft
• Reached the Major Leagues at age 19
• Spent his entire Major League career with Philadelphia
• Posted a career-best 19-6 record in 1977
• Helped Philadelphia win three consecutive NL East titles from 19761978
• Won 83 Major League games
• Hit 11 career home runs as a pitcher
• Important member of the Phillies' championship-era pitching staff
• 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 early Donruss issue for collectors of Larry Christenson, Philadelphia Phillies memorabilia, 1980 World Series champions, 1983 National League champions, vintage Donruss baseball cards, or autographed Phillies collections.