Baseball Daily Card Gazette

It's a rarity when Pettitte has a subpar season as the left-hander has notched a minimum of 10 victories during each of the past four seasons (2005-08).

"Bump" began his professional baseball career with the Birmingham Club in 1926. He entered the majors in 1927 with the Washington Senators and is now with the New York Yankees.

One of the most promising pitching prospects ever signed by the Baltimore Orioles, Jim joined the parent club after hurling just one season in the minors. While pitching in the Northern League in 1964, the left-hander spun a no-hitter against Duluth-Superior. The high-priced bonus player is handy with a bat, helping himself out with his hitting ability on numerous occasions. Jim attracted many big league scouts while pitching for his Arizona high school.

Started in OB in 1934 and 1935 with Sacramento and 1936 with San Francisco. Came back from retirement in 1939 to be playing manager of Tucson club of Arizona-Texas League. He batted .303 for his best season in baseball at that point. Spent next six seasons back in PCL before joining Pittsburgh Pirates in 1945 when he batted 311 in 95 games. With Indianapolis in 1947 and pennant winning Boston Braves last year.

While the card size of the 1909 T206 Set is somewhat consistent, the exact dimensions can vary slightly from card to card.

One of the leading pitchers on New York Giants. Entered baseball Hall of Fame on May 8, 1929, when he pitched a no-hit, no-run game against Pittsburgh Pirates. Left handed, born in Carthage, Mo. 1908. Began professional career with Cushing, Okla., in 1923. Had tryout with Detroit three years later. Joined the Giants in 1928 and has starred for them ever since. Last year won 18 and lost 11 games. Established league record for consecutive score- less innings this year at 46 innings, from July 18 to August 1. Six footer, weighs 170 pounds.

The smooth throwing righthander uses a variety of pitches to keep the batters off stride. Dave features a fastball, curve, slider, change-up and palm-ball. Completely recovered from arm trouble, Dave will be a big winner for Houston in 1966.

"Peanuts" had a good season in 1951. In 114 games, batting .303. Recorded 5 circuit smashes. Drove in 40 runs. Began in baseball in 1937. First hit the major's with the Cubs in 1942 for part of the season. Traded to the Reds in June, 1949, and to Cards in September, 1950.

St. Louis Brown's outfielder. Standing 6' and weighing 195 pounds, Roy was the A. L. rookie of the year in 1949.

Gary broke into pro ball in 1956 at Holdrege and led his circuit with 142 strikeouts in 128 innings. His biggest thrill of 1968 was socking a grand-slammer vs. the N.Y. Yanks.

Matt's 2023 season of mashing hit one of its many high points on June 30, as he went 4-for-5 with two homers, a triple, four runs scored and five RBI to lead the Braves to a 16-4 victory over Miami. Olson clubbed two-run bombs in the first and fifth innings.. In the bottom of the third, he legged out his third career three-bagger with a rope to right.

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set was offered as a marketing promotion by C.C. Spink and Son, publishers of The Sporting News, with the backs either blank, bearing the publication’s name, or carrying one of several different advertisements.

The rookie catcher was drafted by the Orioles from the Angels' farm chain. Rod had previously played for Mgr. Earl Weaver in the Puerto Rican League.

Mark's 11 Victories and 14 Saves in 1979 represented participation in 28% of Angels' wins.

Most 1909 T206 Set cards were distributed in packages of cigarettes but some were in packages of Polar Bear scrap tobacco (those often have tobacco stains and residue on them).

Baltimore fans have a hometown boy to root for in Dave. The righthander has lived just a few miles from Memorial Stadium for most of his life. Dave was a standout in the Orioles' chain, compiling a 66-21 record in the minors.

The fine-fielding, good-hitting first sacker grows in stature each year he is with the Twins. In the minors, Rich has led 4 leagues in fielding. He was drafted from Detroit in 1962.

In his second season with the Redlegs, Bud led the Cincy Mound Staff in Strikeouts in '53. After winning 14 games for Fort Worth in '47 and 13 at Montreal in '48, he earned a trial with the Dodgers. Bud won 5 and lost 4 games for Brooklyn in 1950. He returned to Montreal and rejoined the Brooks in '51. He was traded to Cincinnati in June of '52.