In the biggest trade of the off-season, Rod Carew, the reigning Batting Champ went to the Angels. In return the Twins got outfielder Ken Landreaux, pitcher Paul Hatzell, 2 minor leaguers and $400,000. The 1979 Topps set still had Carew on the Twins but the O Pee Chee card used the same picture of Carew in a Twins uniform on an Angels card with a note "Traded 2-5-79".
Carew would go on to be an All Star 6 of his 7 year in California but would never win another batting title.
I love it! Any thought of making further "traded series" cards?
ReplyDeleteUncle John,
ReplyDeleteI have a selfish request: In 1969, long-time Phillies farmhand Al Raffo made the team, pitched 45 games out of the bullpen, and disappeared after that season. Topps never issued a card for him (rookie or otherwise).
Brent,
ReplyDeleteI have made several "traded" cards. And will have another in my next post.
Jim, I emailed you a couple ideas. Use them any way you like.
Thanks for the nice comments,
John