Ozzie Virgil Autographed 1987 Donruss Opening Day #45 Atlanta Braves Card

Featuring Ozzie Virgil with the Atlanta Braves, this Ozzie Virgil autographed 1987 Donruss Opening Day #45 Atlanta Braves card comes from the distinctive 1987 Donruss Opening Day set, which focused on the players and lineups from the start of the Major League season. The card showcases Virgil during his tenure as Atlanta's primary catcher.

Virgil made his Major League debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980 and eventually developed into the club's regular catcher. His breakthrough came in 1985, when he hit 19 home runs with 55 RBI and earned his first National League All-Star selection.

Following the 1985 season, Virgil was traded to the Atlanta Braves and immediately took over as the club's primary catcher. He appeared in 129 games in 1986, hitting 15 home runs with 48 RBI and earning his second consecutive National League All-Star selection.

Virgil continued as Atlanta's regular catcher in 1987, appearing in 126 games and providing power from a position traditionally valued heavily for defense. He remained with the Braves through the 1988 season before finishing his Major League career with Toronto.

A two-time National League All-Star, Virgil played 11 Major League seasons with the Phillies, Braves and Blue Jays. The 1987 Donruss Opening Day #45 is an appealing addition for Braves collectors, Ozzie Virgil fans, Donruss Opening Day set 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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