Manufacturer: Fleer
Set: 1984 Fleer Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Andy Van Slyke
Position/Team: Infield & Outfield for Cardinals
Card #: 339
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Values: See Pricing Table Below
Andy Van Slyke was a Major League Baseball player known for his 13-year career as a center fielder. He was a first-round draft pick (sixth overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979 and made his debut with them in 1983. He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies.
Van Slyke was a 3-time All-Star: (1988, 1992, 1993), 5-time Gold Glove Award winner: (1988–1992) He was known for his strong and accurate throwing arm in the outfield. He also was a 2-time Silver Slugger Award winner: (1988, 1992).
After his playing career ended in 1995, Van Slyke went on to become a coach. He served as the first base coach for the Detroit Tigers from 2006 to 2009 and for the Seattle Mariners from 2014 to 2015. He was also inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2021.
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Did You Know? What made Van Slyke a legendary figure across the baseball landscape wasn’t just his production—it was his legendary, unfiltered wit. In an era when sports interviews were becoming increasingly rehearsed, Van Slyke treated reporters and teammates to a masterclass in comedic timing.
Among his famous antics: during a tense, nationally televised game, he walked up to a base umpire and casually asked him if he knew where a good place to get pizza after the game was. When he found himself in a prolonged hitting slump, he famously told the media that he was hitting the ball so weakly he was considering hitting with a rolled-up newspaper instead. His ability to balance elite, intense athleticism with a refreshing sense of perspective made him an enduring fan favorite long after the Pirates’ dynasty concluded.
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