Ozzie Virgil Autographed 1985 Fleer #267 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Featuring one of the National Leagues top power-hitting catchers of the mid-1980s, this Ozzie Virgil autographed 1985 Fleer #267 Philadelphia Phillies card captures Virgil as he was emerging as Philadelphias primary catcher. The son of Major League pioneer Ozzie Virgil Sr., Virgil developed into an All-Star during his tenure with the Phillies.

Virgil took over the bulk of Philadelphias catching duties in 1984, appearing in 125 games and establishing himself as a significant power threat. He followed with an outstanding 1985 season, hitting 19 home runs with 55 RBI and earning the first All-Star selection of his Major League career.

His power production continued after a trade to the Atlanta Braves in 1986. Virgil appeared in 129 games that season, hitting 15 home runs with 48 RBI and earning his second consecutive National League All-Star selection. He ultimately produced four seasons with double-digit home run totals during his career.

Virgil also holds a connection to baseball history through his father, Ozzie Virgil Sr., who became the first Dominican-born player to reach the Major Leagues in 1956. The younger Virgil followed his own path to the majors and became a two-time National League All-Star while handling one of the games most demanding positions.

Virgil played parts of 11 Major League seasons with the Phillies, Braves and Blue Jays, along with an earlier stint in the Braves organization. The 1985 Fleer #267 represents his Phillies years just as he was reaching the peak of his career and is an appealing addition for Philadelphia collectors, Ozzie Virgil fans, catcher collections, All-Star collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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