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ALL-STAR MAKES HISTORY
The veteran southpaw was obtained by the San Francisco Giants on December 1, 1965. Joe has an excellent fastball and was the International League strikeout leader in 1959. With Juan Marichal injured late in the season, Joe stepped in to the Giant's rotation and won several key games.
Brought up to the Chicago Cubs during the 1965 season, the young backstop is good with a glove and has a strong throwing arm. The catcher received the nickname "Chris" because his birthday falls on Christmas Day.
Chris was originally signed by St. Louis
Steve was a quarterback at Kansas U and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 15th round in 1966, when he also led Big Eight Conference pitchers in Strikeouts. Played first base in minors before he turned to pitching in 1967. Won the final 1968 IL playoff game. Dealt to Montreal by the Mets in the Donn Clendenon trade.
Steve was also co-captain of his high school basketball team.
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The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set features stars such as Eddie Collins (#24), Charles Comiskey (#36), Ty Cobb (#38), Sam Crawford (#41), Joe Jackson (#87), Hugh Jennings (#90), Walter Johnson (#91), Babe Ruth (#151), Joe Tinker (#174) and Honus Wagner (#182).
BASEBALL TRIVIA
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One of the Indians' big 4, Sonny was second on the club with four shutouts while hurling eight complete games.
Sonny's top game last year was a 2-0 one hitter vs. Baltimore.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Although a newcomer to Washington last season, Tom had a number of years of valuable Major League experience. He played with the Red Sox for 4 years and performed under the Browns and White Sox banners before coming to the Senators in '54. A sure- handed flychaser, Tom gave a perfect performance in the Washington outfield last year and added to their defense.
VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Pittsburgh swung a four-man deal with San Diego to obtain this fine outfielder.
In 1963, Ron led the Texas League with a .982 fielding avg.
Reid threw his first professional pitch at any level and first MLB no-hitter all within a span of a year. A key to his no-no was striking out only two batters, and keeping his pitch-count low (88 pitches). He walked one of the 28 batters he faced.
Used as a utility outfielder and as part-time first-baseman, "Tommy" Henrich proved a useful member of the New York Yankees last year. The Ohio youth, who sold himself to the Yanks in 1936, batted a neat .307 in 90 games. and drove in 53 runs on 90 hits, including 10 home runs, 5 triples and 28 doubles. Henrich has a good throwing arm. His ability to shift from the outfield to first makes him doubly valuable to the Yanks.
This hard-throwing lefthander averaged almost a strikeout per inning for Boston in 1968. Bill was credited with 3 saves to go along with his 3 wins last year as he moved into the Red Sox's bullpen picture in a big way.
Bill made his college All-Star Squad as an outfielder and a pitcher.
RETRO CORNER
Gene is another Yank who has had five seasons with the team, and has played in as many World Series. A good man to have on your side during the Series. In 1949 against Brooklyn he hit .400 and had 3 doubles. In 1950 he hit .429 against Philadelphia. Had a double, triple and homer in the 1951 Series. Around the majors and minors until he came to the Yankees in 1949 after having won the Pacific Coast League batting crown in 1948.
Eddie broke into the majors with the Washington Senators in 1947. That season he played in 115 games, had 102 hits, scored 52 runs, had 125 total bases and a batting average of 238. Last season he upped his average to .249 for 145 games. He hit 32 doubles, 11 triples and 2 home runs. Young Eddie is a ball player to watch.
By winning 10 straight games "Preach" led N.L. Hurlers in Won-Lost percentage last season. He came to the Majors in '44 and pitched 4 years as a Pirate, leading the N.L. in '45 with 148 Strikeouts. Joining the Brooks in '48, "Preach" had the best winning average in '49, '51 and has a 2-1 World Series record.
The one-time Most Valuable Player in the Texas League, Jim appears set in Cincinnati off his clutch hitting performances for the Reds last season. Called up in July, Jim made his hits count... 14 RBIs with 15 safeties!
In 1960 at Tulsa, Jim led the circuit with 29 stolen bases.
Traded to the Reds by the Cubs for Willard Ramsdell on Jan. 4, 1952. Frank was in 24 games for the Baby Bruins in 1951. Won 6 and lost 12. Pitched 141 innings. Gave up only 31 walks against 50 strikeouts. Began in organized baseball in Yankee chain. To Cubs in 1950.
The powerful righthand batter has solved San Francisco's third base problems. An exceptionally fine fielder, Jim also carries a potent bat. He tied Willie Mays for the club leadership of total base hits in 1965 and was second to him in runs batted in.
Jim led the Eastern League in batting in 1962
80s-90s ERA
Pat's dramatic 3-run Home Run in the 10th inning produced the game's only scoring and gave the Blue Jays a 3-O victory vs. Angels at Anaheim Stadium, 9-24-91.
The southpaw defeated the Senators for his first big league win in 1963. Though now with Washington, Frank was originally signed by the Boston Red Sox while he played college ball. The hurler. once led a minor league in walks, but he has since solved his control problem.
Willie's most dramatic hit of 1972 came with Phillies, July 28th. In a scoreless game Willie belted a 2-run Homer in 9th inning to give club a 2-0 win. Game was Steve Carlton's 15th win of season and 10th in row, breaking club record.
Willie is a member of the National Guard.
Hampered by a serious knee injury last year, Bernie will be battling to win back his No. 1 role at second base this season. Bernie has one of the quickest pair of hands in the league and is acknowledged to be one of the best double-play men in the majors. In high school, Bernie was an All-American in basketball.
Bernie was Purdue's No. 1 quarterback in college.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
Drafted from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jim had a fine minor league batting record. The outfielder has never hit below .300 in the minors! He was promoted and continued to sock the ball with authority. Last year, Jim was often used as a pinch-hitter. In a game vs. Pittsburgh, he pinch-hit a homer in the 10th inning to beat the Pirates, 3-2.
Jim led the Texas League outfielders with 19 assists in 1966.
MODERN ERA
Acquired by Texas in December of 2013, Michael instantly was ranked as the team's No. 3 prospect by Baseball America. Choice, who paced the California League with 30 homers in '11, garnered Pacific Coast League All-Star honors in '13 (.302-14-89).
Chuck has returned to Cleveland after a season with California in 1968.
Chuck played in the 1964 All-Star game.