Traded, Rookies and Managers
Filling out the set, here are some rookie cards, traded cards and manager/coaches cards.
On November 27, 1972 the Mets dealt Tommie Agee to the Astros for two minor leaguers. The Mets GM didn't sugar-coat it, telling the press, "We were dissatisfied with Agee's playing." Agee looks a little dissatisfied himself. One day later, Frank Robinson was involved in a seven-player deal that sent him 30 miles Southeast from Chavez Ravine to the big "A" in Aneheim.
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In the early years (through 1956) Topps included both managers and coaches in the regular set. There have been a few exceptions since, notably Yogi Berra listed as catcher/coach in 1965 and the Cubs failed experiment with the "College of Coaches" in the early 1960s. Bob Kennedy was listed as "Head Coach" of the Cubs in 1964 & 1965. With a wealth of MLB retired stars coaching, I wouldn't mind seeing cards of them included.
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Just as I've done in previous Alt-Topps posts, I'll make as many request as I can. Hopefully, I'll post them in a few weeks. Just post your requests (or even ideas for other subsets, etc) in the comment section. Thanks.
Along with the previous post, these look great!!
ReplyDeleteWorld Series?! :)