Larry Christenson Autographed 1983 Fleer #156 Philadelphia Phillies Card

The 1983 Fleer #156 Larry Christenson features the longtime right-handed pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies during another memorable season in franchise history. Personally autographed by Christenson, this card dates from the Phillies' 1983 National League championship season, when Philadelphia returned to the World Series for the second time in four years.

The 1983 Fleer set was the company's third full baseball release following its return to the market in 1981. Featuring a clean bordered design, full-color photography and the distinctive Fleer presentation of the period, the set has become a recognizable part of the early-1980s baseball card era.

Christenson had been part of the Phillies organization for more than a decade by the time this card was issued. Philadelphia 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.

His finest individual season came during Philadelphia's dominant 1977 campaign. Christenson went 19-6, establishing career highs in victories and winning percentage while helping the Phillies reach 101 wins and capture the National League East.

Christenson also contributed to the franchise's breakthrough 1980 World Series championship. The Phillies defeated the Houston Astros in a dramatic NLCS before overcoming the Kansas City Royals to secure the first World Series title in franchise history.

By 1983, Philadelphia had assembled the veteran club famously known as the Wheeze Kids. Christenson was part of the pitching staff as the Phillies captured the NL East and defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to advance to the World Series against Baltimore. The season gave Christenson the distinction of being associated with both the Phillies' 1980 championship club and their 1983 National League pennant winner.

Christenson was also unusually productive with the bat for a pitcher. He hit 11 career home runs, including three during his outstanding 1977 season, adding another memorable dimension to his Phillies career.

He spent his entire 11-year Major League career with Philadelphia, recording 83 victories and pitching for multiple division-winning clubs. His long association with one franchise makes this autographed 1983 Fleer card particularly fitting for a collection centered on Phillies baseball of the 1970s and 1980s.

Card Details:

• Player: Larry Christenson
• Team: Philadelphia Phillies
• Year: 1983
• Manufacturer: Fleer
• Set: Fleer
• Card Number: #156
• Classic early-1980s Fleer issue
• Issued during the Phillies' 1983 National League championship season
• Member of the 1983 NL champion Philadelphia Phillies
• Member of the 1980 World Series champion Phillies
• 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
• Career-best 19-6 record in 1977
• Helped the Phillies win multiple NL East championships
• Won 83 Major League games
• Hit 11 career home runs as a pitcher
• Longtime member of Philadelphia's 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 vintage Phillies issue for collectors of Larry Christenson, Philadelphia Phillies memorabilia, 1980 World Series champions, 1983 National League champions, early Fleer baseball cards, or autographed Phillies collections.