Ricky Horton Autographed 1985 Fleer #227 RC St. Louis Cardinals

Featuring Ricky Horton at the beginning of his Major League career, this Ricky Horton autographed 1985 Fleer #227 RC St. Louis Cardinals card is an appealing rookie issue of the versatile left-handed pitcher. Horton reached the majors with St. Louis in 1984 and quickly became a valuable member of the Cardinals pitching staff.

Horton appeared in 41 games as a rookie in 1984, working primarily out of the bullpen while also making several starts. His ability to handle different pitching roles helped establish him as a useful option for manager Whitey Herzog heading into the Cardinals championship-caliber 1985 season.

In 1985, Horton enjoyed one of his finest seasons, appearing in 52 games and finishing 3-2 with a 2.91 ERA and four saves. He contributed 105 innings as St. Louis won 101 games, captured the National League East and defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the National League pennant.

Horton appeared in both rounds of the 1985 postseason, including the World Series against the Kansas City Royals. He later returned to postseason play with St. Louis in 1987 as the Cardinals captured another National League pennant, giving him a place on two World Series clubs during his time with the franchise.

Horton pitched parts of seven Major League seasons with the Cardinals, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers before returning to St. Louis to finish his playing career. He later became a familiar voice to Cardinals fans as a longtime broadcaster. Combining rookie-card appeal with his strong connection to the franchise, the 1985 Fleer #227 RC is an attractive addition for Cardinals collectors, Ricky Horton fans, rookie-card collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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