Card fact: We've got back-to-back "rookie pitchers" cards here. Unlike the previous one, I believe everyone is wearing a non-airbrushed cap.
What I thought about this card then: Never saw it.
What I think about this card now: Hank Webb looks like he's just spotted the team mascot that has always freaked him out.
Other stuff: Each player's first solo card:
Pat Darcy, Reds: 1976 Topps
Dennis Leonard, Royals: 1976 Topps
Tom Underwood, Phillies: 1976 Topps (with a rookie cup!)
Hank Webb, Mets: 1976 Topps (his only solo Topps card)
Most successful player: Dennis Leonard was a three-time 20-game winner who won three postseason games. Tom Underwood, who died in November 2010, pitched for 11 seasons.
Most awesome middle name: Gaylon Matthew proves that more is better. Also, how cool is it that two players on this card have "Patrick Leonard" in their name?
Other blog stuff: On this date in 1975, the first seven Phillies who come to bat in a game against the Cubs get a hit against starter Bill Bonham to set a major league record. Mike Schmidt hit a home run to make it 5-0 and send Bonham to the showers. The next batter, Johnny Oates, proceeds to single for the eight straight hit. Pitcher Dick Ruthven's sacrifice bunt is the first out.
1. I thought that was a diamond sparkle variation when I saw Dennis Leonard's cap.
ReplyDelete2. At least Topps paired the two Dennis Leonard's on the same card. If they hadn't you would have questioned why.
3. It's a good start to the game when you're pitcher makes the first out.
Pat Darcy is best known for giving up the home run to Carlton Fisk in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.
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