Featuring outfielder Reid Nichols during his tenure with Boston, this Reid Nichols autographed 1985 Fleer #164 Boston Red Sox card comes from the clean, photography-focused 1985 Fleer release. Nichols spent the first several seasons of his Major League career with the Red Sox and provided the club with a versatile right-handed option in the outfield.
Nichols was selected by Boston in the 12th round of the 1976 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut with the Red Sox in 1980. He gradually earned increased playing time and enjoyed his most productive season in 1983, appearing in 100 games and batting .285 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI.
In 1984, the season leading into this Fleer issue, Nichols appeared in 85 games for Boston. During his Red Sox tenure he shared an outfield with established players such as Jim Rice, Dwight Evans and Tony Armas, giving Boston additional depth at all three outfield positions.
Nichols remained with the Red Sox through the early portion of the 1985 season before continuing his career with the Chicago White Sox and Montreal Expos. He ultimately appeared in parts of seven Major League seasons, with the majority of his career spent in a Boston uniform.
Following his playing career, Nichols remained involved in professional baseball and later became a longtime executive with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. The 1985 Fleer #164 is an appealing addition for Boston Red Sox collectors, Reid Nichols fans, 1980s Red Sox collections, Fleer set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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