Ozzie Virgil Autographed 1986 Fleer Update #U-122 Atlanta Braves Card

Add an Atlanta Braves issue of two-time All-Star catcher Ozzie Virgil with this Ozzie Virgil autographed 1986 Fleer Update #U-122 Atlanta Braves card. The Fleer Update set documented players appearing with new clubs, and #U-122 captures Virgil during his first season in Atlanta after establishing himself as a power-hitting catcher with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Virgil joined the Braves in 1986 and immediately became Atlantas primary catcher. He appeared in 129 games and hit 15 home runs with 48 RBI, bringing both power and veteran experience to the Braves lineup. His performance earned him a selection to the 1986 National League All-Star team, the second All-Star appearance of his career.

Before arriving in Atlanta, Virgil enjoyed his best offensive season with Philadelphia in 1985, when he established career highs with 19 home runs and 55 RBI and earned his first National League All-Star selection. He spent five seasons with the Phillies and was behind the plate for a pitching staff that included Steve Carlton during the later years of the Hall of Famers Philadelphia career.

Virgil played parts of 11 Major League seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays. The son of former Major Leaguer Ozzie Virgil Sr., he continued a notable baseball family legacy while becoming one of the National Leagues prominent power-hitting catchers during the mid-1980s.

The 1986 Fleer Update #U-122 combines Virgils first season with Atlanta and his second All-Star campaign, making it an excellent addition for Braves collectors, Ozzie Virgil fans, Fleer Update set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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