1968 Topps NL Leading Firemen: Ted Abernathy, Roy Face, Frank Linzy

Ted Abernathy was the Fireman of the Year in 1965 with the Cubs, leading the league with 31 saves. In 1966 he was dealt to the Braves who let him slip through their hands. The Reds picked him up in the Rule 5 draft after the 1966 season. Abernathy rewarded them with 28 saves and another Fireman of the Year award.

By 1967 Elroy Face was a wiley bullpen veteran. At 39 years old he had led the league in saves 3 times (1958, 1961, 1962) and won the Firman of the Year award in 1962. His 17 saves and 7 wins was enough for 2nd place in the N.L. in 1967.

In his 3rd full MLB season, Frank Linzy also had 17 saves and 7 wins for the Giants.

1966 Topps NL Leading Firemen: Abernathy, Linzy, McCool

In 1965 the Fireman of the Year awards went to Chicago pitchers on the North Side and the South Side. On the North Side, Abernathy also led the league in Saves with 31. His nearst competition came from Frank Linzy and Billy McCool with 21 saves each. Both Linzy and McCool had 9 wins but Linzy had the better record with 3 losses compared to McCool's 10.