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Marion Fricano
After a 17-8 record and a 2.26 ERA at Ottawa in '52, the A's brought Marion up. He's been playing in the Minors since breaking in with Johnstown in '47. After a 13-7 season at Valdosta in '48, Marion won 11 and had a 1.48 ERA for Nashua in '49. Marion, who holds a Masters Degree in Education from Buffalo University, pitched for Mobile and St. Paul during the '50 and '51 seasons.
1953 Topps Set (Baseball)
199
Rookie
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The Athletics acquired Bob from the then St. Louis Browns. A wily worker, he appeared in 32 games for the Brownies in 1953, winning 4 and losing 10, a record that could easily have been reversed with a better team behind him. He appeared in 32 games, 13 of which he started. Began in baseball in the Giants' organization. First came to the majors with the Chicago White Sox, then went to the Detroit Tigers.

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Bob Johnson, the "Cherokee Indian," is one of the most consistent hitters in the American League. He started his major-league career with the Philadelphia Athletics, in 1933, when he was recalled from Portland, of the Pacific Coast League. He is a dangerous batter, since he hits a long ball, and specializes in home runs; last year his batting average was .313 and he hit 30 home runs. For the past four years he has managed to drive in more than 100 runs each year. His 6-year major-league record shows 984 hits in 873 games, and a life-time batting average of .301.

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Known as "Ozark Ike", Gus won the H.R. and R.B.I. crowns in '51. He broke his collarbone in '54 for the 2nd time but he wouldn't quit! In '55, he came back strong - placing second in A.L. homers.

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Eddie Joost
Eddie is one of baseball's real veterans. The bespectacled infielder appeared in 146 games for the Athletics in 1952, batting .244. Had 20 homers among his hits. He's been in baseball since 1933. First came to the majors at the end of the 1936 season with the Reds. He also played for the Boston Braves. He's been with the A's since 1947. He's a crackerjack fielder and holds many records for fielding.
1953 Bowman Set (Baseball)
105
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Card Sets

Here is a selection of card sets featuring players from this team. The number of players included from the team is also shown.

2019 Topps Holiday Set (Baseball) (2)
1982 Fleer Set (Baseball) (26)
2010 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Set (Baseball) (4)
2003 Playoff Portraits Set (Baseball) (9)
1955 Topps Set (Baseball) (13)
2002 Bowman Set (Baseball) (14)
2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Set (Baseball) (9)
1992 Topps Set (Baseball) (32)
2015 Topps Gypsy Queen Set (Baseball) (12)
2000 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Set (Baseball) (9)
2020 Topps Archives Set (Baseball) (14)
2024 Topps Allen & Ginter Set (Baseball) (9)
1990 Donruss Rookies Set (Baseball) (1)
1988 Fleer Set (Baseball) (25)
2006 Topps Set (Baseball) (23)

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7,857

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