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Former Phillies Shortstop to Sign Autographs this Saturday
Steve Jeltz will be on hand this Saturday, August 22nd from 12 PM to 2 PM to sign autographs at Carl's Cards and Collectibles in Havertown.
HAVERTOWN, PA — This Saturday, August 22nd from 12 PM to 2 PM, former Phillies shortstop Steve Jeltz will make his Carl's Cards and Collectibles autograph signing debut. Autographs are $8 for baseball cards and $15 for all other items.
Jeltz played professional baseball from 1983 to 1990. In all but one of those seasons he wore a Phillies uniform. A shortstop for much of his career, Jeltz appeared in 88 games for the Phillies, and had a career high 36 RBIs for the club in 1986.
A switch-hitter, Jeltz is remembered by many fans for being the first Phillies player to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in a single game against the Pirates on June 8, 1989. Jeltz retired from the game in 1990 after one season with the Kansas City Royals.
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When asked what Steve Jeltz as a former Phillies player means to her, PR and Marketing Director Lauren Henderson of Carl's Cards and Collectibles told Patch, "Steve Jeltz is one of those great household names that was a good Phillies player. He was drafted by the Phillies and contributed greatly to those 80's teams."
"[Steve Jeltz] played during a time when baseball cards were produced at an all-time high," said Henderson. "He has some awesome baseball cards, and as a store based around cards, we love that!"
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Customers who purchase an autograph ticket for Steve Jeltz will receive a complimentary autograph ticket for former Phillies minor league player Greg Edge. Between 1986 and 1992, Edge played 821 games in the minor leagues, making it as high as the AAA level. Last December, the popular infielder, long-time stadium worker and ambassador for the game was crowned the 2020 King of Baseballtown by the Reading Phillies.
"Edge has a great story as he was featured on the cover of National Geographic," said Henderson.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, selfies and photos with both former players will not be allowed. All customers are required to wear masks inside of the store.
Carl's Cards and Collectibles is located at 22 W. Eagle Road in Havertown, Pennsylvania. For more information on this weekend's autograph signing, please visit the Carl's Cards and Collectibles website, or call the store at (610) 789-4996.