Mitch Williams Autographed 1987 Topps #291 Texas Rangers Card

Featuring Mitch Williams early in his Major League career, this Mitch Williams autographed 1987 Topps #291 Texas Rangers card showcases the hard-throwing left-handed reliever in the distinctive woodgrain-border design of the 1987 Topps baseball set. Williams had debuted with Texas the previous season and quickly established himself as one of the busiest young relievers in baseball.

Williams made his Major League debut with the Rangers on April 9, 1986. As a rookie, he appeared in an American League-leading 80 games, finishing 8-6 with eight saves and striking out 96 batters in 98 innings. His combination of a powerful fastball, high strikeout totals and unpredictable delivery would eventually help earn him the nickname Wild Thing.

He remained a prominent member of the Texas bullpen through 1988 before being traded to the Chicago Cubs. Williams enjoyed an outstanding first season in Chicago in 1989, recording 36 saves, earning his lone National League All-Star selection and helping the Cubs capture the National League East championship.

Williams later became the closer for the Philadelphia Phillies, recording a career-high 43 saves in 1993 as the club won the National League pennant and advanced to the World Series. His aggressive style and colorful personality made him one of the most recognizable members of that memorable Phillies team.

Over an 11-season Major League career, Williams appeared in 619 games and recorded 192 saves while pitching for the Rangers, Cubs, Phillies, Astros, Angels and Royals. As an early-career issue from his original organization, the 1987 Topps #291 is an appealing addition for Rangers collectors, Mitch Williams fans, 1987 Topps set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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