Featuring Ozzie Virgil with the Atlanta Braves, this Ozzie Virgil autographed 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany #119T Atlanta Braves card is the premium Tiffany version of his Topps Traded issue documenting his move from Philadelphia to Atlanta. Produced as part of the factory-issued Topps Traded Tiffany set, the card features the glossy finish and upgraded card stock that distinguish Tiffany cards from their standard counterparts.
Virgil made his Major League debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980 and eventually became the club's primary catcher. He appeared in 125 games in 1984 before enjoying a breakout 1985 season, hitting 19 home runs with 55 RBI and earning his first National League All-Star selection.
Following the 1985 season, Virgil was traded to the Atlanta Braves, where he immediately took over as the club's regular catcher. He appeared in 129 games in 1986, hitting 15 home runs and driving in 48 runs while earning his second consecutive National League All-Star selection.
Virgil remained with Atlanta through the 1988 season before finishing his Major League career with the Toronto Blue Jays. He played 11 seasons with the Phillies, Braves and Blue Jays and established himself as one of the National League's notable power-hitting catchers during the middle of the 1980s.
With its premium Tiffany production, the 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany #119T is an appealing first-year Braves issue for Atlanta collectors, Ozzie Virgil fans, Topps Tiffany collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs. Virgil is also the son of Ozzie Virgil Sr., who became the first Dominican-born player in Major League history in 1956.
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