Showing posts with label Minnesota Twins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minnesota Twins. Show all posts
Sunday, September 18, 2011

1976 Hostess #53 - Jim Hughes

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Jim Hughes got this Hostess card on the strength of his good 1975 rookie season. Hughes was bitten by the sophomore  jinx in 1976. ...
Saturday, July 9, 2011

1976 Hostess #96 - Steve Braun

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At this point in his career Steve Braun was a left fielder who mostly started against right-handed pitchers Steve's 1972-1976 seasons ...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

1976 Hostess #33 - Rod Carew

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Those are some really nice batting averages -- especially the last three years Rod won four straight batting titles (1972-1975) Carew bar...
Sunday, June 5, 2011

1976 Kellogg's #48 - Rod Carew

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What did he do to deserve a 1976 Kellogg's card? Another "need we ask" question Rod won his fourth straight (and fifth over...
Sunday, December 5, 2010

1976 Topps #636 - Joe Decker

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Joe Decker pitched in the majors from 1969-1976 and again in 1979. Decker was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1965. Joe pitched in the mino...
Thursday, November 18, 2010

1976 Topps #619 - Bill Butler

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Bill Butler played in seven seasons in the majors from 1969-1977. Butler was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 1965. Bill pitched in the De...
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

1976 Topps #597 - Rookie Pitchers (Aase, Kucek, LaCorte, Pazik)

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Don Aase Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1972 Pitched in Rookie League as a 17-year-old in 1972 and went 0-10 with a 5.81 ERA Continue...
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Friday, October 22, 2010

1976 Topps #592 - Rookie Infielders (Randolph, McKay, Royster, Staiger)

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Willie Randolph Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1972 Played in 30 games for the Pirates in 1975 (.164 in 61 AB) Was traded with Do...
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

1976 Topps #556 - Minnesota Twins

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It seemed like Gene Mauch managed forever. Philadelphia Phillies (1960-1968) 646-684, .486, best finish 2nd in NL in 1964. Mauch Boss as...
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Sunday, August 8, 2010

1976 Topps #519 - Steve Brye

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. Steve Brye was the #1 draft pick of the Minnesota Twins in 1967. He played in the minors from 1967-1971 and led the Southern Association w...
Sunday, July 18, 2010

1976 Topps #498 - Glenn Borgmann

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. Glenn Borgmann played in parts of nine seasons from 1972 to 1980. Borgmann was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1971. He had previously b...
Thursday, June 24, 2010

1976 Topps #474 - Ray Corbin

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Ray Corbin pitched for the Minnesota Twins from 1971 to 1975. He pitched in his last major league game on July 28, 1975. Corbin was signed ...
Sunday, May 23, 2010

1976 Topps #448 - Tom Johnson

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Tom Johnson pitched parts of five seasons for the Minnesota Twins from 1974-1978. Johnson was signed by the Twins in 1969. He pitched in t...
Thursday, April 29, 2010

1976 Topps #424 - Phil Roof

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Phil Roof spent 15 years in the majors between 1961 and 1977. Phil was signed by the Milwaukee Braves in 1959. He spent a lot of time in the...
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Thursday, April 1, 2010

1976 Topps #400 - Rod Carew

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Rod Carew was one of my favorite players when I was growing up. I had three big posters of baseball players in my room: Pete Rose, Tom Seav...
Friday, March 5, 2010

1976 Topps #373 - Johnny Briggs

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Those are some serious chops on Mr. Briggs. By the time this card came out Johnny Briggs was playing in Japan for the Lotte Orions. Briggs...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

1976 Topps #336 - Vic Albury

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Vic Albury pitched for the Minnesota Twins from 1973-1976. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1965. Albury didn't pit...
Sunday, January 3, 2010

1976 Topps #313 - Dan Ford

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"Disco Dan" Ford was an outfielder for three teams from 1975-1985. He grew up in Watts during the time of the riots. Ford was a fi...
Saturday, December 5, 2009

1976 Topps #288 - Bill Campbell

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Bill Campbell pitched for seven teams from 1973-1987. He was one of the first players to sign a big contract during the free agent era. Bill...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

1976 Topps #263 - Lyman Bostock

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Lyman Bostock's promising career was cut short on September 23, 1978 when he was shot and killed in Gary, Indiana. Bostock was drafted b...
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