Willie McGee Autographed 1985 Fleer #234 St. Louis Cardinals Card

Featuring one of the most popular players in St. Louis Cardinals history on a card issued during the greatest season of his career, this Willie McGee autographed 1985 Fleer #234 St. Louis Cardinals card is an appealing mid-1980s issue of the speedy switch-hitting center fielder. McGee had already helped St. Louis win a World Series championship before emerging as one of the National Leagues premier all-around players.

McGee made an immediate impact after reaching the majors in 1982. He became the Cardinals regular center fielder as a rookie and played an important role in their World Series championship, highlighted by two home runs in Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers. He also made a spectacular leaping catch in center field during that game as St. Louis went on to capture the championship in seven games.

The 1985 season became McGees signature campaign. He won the National League batting championship with a .353 average, led the league with 216 hits and 18 triples, scored 114 runs and stole 56 bases. McGee earned his first All-Star selection, won both a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award and was voted the National League Most Valuable Player as St. Louis won 101 games and captured the National League pennant.

McGee remained closely associated with the Cardinals throughout his career, eventually returning to St. Louis after stops with Oakland, San Francisco and Boston. He captured a second National League batting title in 1990, hitting .335 in his National League games before an August trade to Oakland, and finished his career with four All-Star selections and three Gold Glove Awards.

Over an 18-year Major League career, McGee accumulated 2,254 hits, 352 stolen bases and a .295 batting average. Combining Fleers classic 1985 presentation with the season in which McGee became the National League MVP, the 1985 Fleer #234 is an outstanding addition for Cardinals collectors, Willie McGee fans, 1982 World Series championship collections, MVP collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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