Dick Ruthven Autographed 1980 Topps #136 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Featuring Dick Ruthven with the Philadelphia Phillies, this Dick Ruthven autographed 1980 Topps #136 Philadelphia Phillies card showcases the right-handed starting pitcher just before he helped Philadelphia capture the first World Series championship in franchise history.

The Phillies selected Ruthven with the first overall pick in the 1973 MLB Draft, and he immediately joined the Major League rotation. After later pitching for the Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves, Ruthven returned to Philadelphia in a June 1978 trade and went 13-5 with a 2.99 ERA in 20 starts for the Phillies that season.

Ruthven played an important role for the 1980 World Series champion Phillies, going 17-10 with a 3.55 ERA over 223 innings and completing seven games during the regular season. He earned the second All-Star selection of his career as Philadelphia won the National League East.

During the memorable 1980 National League Championship Series against Houston, Ruthven started Game 2 and later returned from the bullpen in the decisive Game 5. He pitched two scoreless extra innings and earned the victory when the Phillies scored in the 10th inning to clinch their first National League pennant since 1950.

A two-time All-Star, Ruthven pitched 14 Major League seasons with the Phillies, Braves, Cubs and White Sox, finishing with 123 victories, 61 complete games and 1,145 strikeouts. The 1980 Topps #136 is an appealing addition for Phillies collectors, Dick Ruthven fans, 1980 World Series championship collections, vintage Topps collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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Dick Ruthven Autographed 1980 Topps #136 Philadelphia Phillies Card

 

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