He's better known for his defense, but on April 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field, Guillermo homered twice and became the first Braves player of the modern era with six RBI from the number eight spot of the order.
Hit .274 in 126 games in 1950. Had 119 base hits which inIcluded 21 doubles, 6 triples, 12 home runs. Batted in 86 runs. Hit the majors in 1947 with the Bosox. Played in the outfield and at first base. Clipped off a .302 average in 123 games. Slammed 14 doubles, 8 triples, 12 homers. Traded to Washington during the 1949 campaign. Hit .196 in 18 games for Boston; .242 in 78 games for the Senators.
Zelmo made his ABA debut in 1970-71 and was named to The Sporting News ABA All-Star second team for his efforts in helping the Stars win the ABA title. His best NBA season was 1968-69 when he averaged 21.5 points & 11.1 rebounds.
Long-ball hitting lefty, Gene playing the outfield for the Brooklyn Dodgers, finished the 1950 season with a 298 B. A.
Roger had a tremendous season in 1960 with the New York Yankees. During the 1960 World Series he hit two homers against Pittsburgh. Roger Maris was named the Most Valuable Player in the A.L. for 1960.
Tony's bound to be a favorite of the Pirate fans for two reasons. First, he's a local product... having starred in high school ball in the Smoky City. Secondly, he's a great natural fielder - one of the slickest to come to the majors in a long time. If Tony can hit the way he fields, he'll be a top man around Forbes Field. The Pirates obtained him from Charleston in April, '52, after 1 year in ...
Billy is always in the move, because the entire infield is his position! Last season the scrappy utility player, found himself stationed at 2nd, 3rd and Shortstop, playing each position with Major League ability. Always known as a fine fielder, Billy had to work on his batting to join the World Champions. In '53 at Nashville, he found his hitting eye and batted .308 and came up to the Giants.
Janeth has been on each of the Houston Comets' three WNBA championship teams. In eight seasons playing in a Brazilian pro league, she was the MVP each year.
Imagine life in the Majors household! Lee, a big TV star, is caught between filming schedules and personal ap- pearances, while wife Farrah is busy with her own career. One success in a family is terrific... two is absolutely outrageous!
The cards from the 1909 T206 Set have steadily increased in value over the years.
Finished No. 2 on 1992 Raiders in receptions, ranking fifth among AFC tight ends. Named to '91 Pro Bowl squad.
Carl is the possessor of one of the finest throwing arms. Not many runners take an extra base on him, or even try to take one. He's also a good hitter, although his 1952 average represents a slump year for him. Not including last year's average, Carl had a .301 lifetime major league average, which shows that he did have an off season in 1952. He'll be back with the leaders in 1953 though.
A shot rings out! Taylor falls! His hand goes to his throat, and blood appears between his fingers. He opens his mouth in pain, but no sound comes forth. The Earthman collapses face down on the grass. Unconscious, Taylor is carried to the wagon on a pole by the apes and dumped inside.
Jim proved to be valuable addition to Braves staff. Used in relief & spot starting. Jim's nickname is "Stinger".
When not waiting for Xena to rescue her, Gabrielle was living the life that she had always dreamed about. She met gods and goddesses; she travelled the Greek Isles; she became a Bacchae, a bride, a widow, an Amazon queen, and a bride again; she met legendary characters such as Goliath, Ulysses, and Cecrops, and gave a donkey to Mary and Joseph (perhaps on their way to Bethlehem). No doubt her l...
The coach and general manager of the Liberty at the time, Bill Laimbeer drafted Bone in 2013 due to her post presence. She ended up becoming a member of the All-Rookie team and eventually an All-Star. Five years later, the same coach, now with the Aces, swung a trade to acquire the center
In his second season in 2020-21, Bazley was one of four players on the Thunder who was born in the 2000s. No greenhorn on the glass, the youngster ripped down 396 rebounds, most on the team. His double-double (20 points, 12 boards) helped OKC pull out a 111-110 win against the Pelicans on Jan. 6.
Batted .277 for the Dodgers in 1951. In 150 games. Hit 29 homers, 6 triples, 26 doubles. Knocked in 101 runs. Stole 14 bases. In 1950 Duke batted .321. Began in 1944 with Montreal and Newport News. Made first appearance in majors with the Dodgers during part of 1947.
Pitched a total of 118 innings in 1951. Won 6 games, lost 12, Turned in some neat relief jobs. Had earned run average of 4.19. Balanced 53 walks with 55 strikeouts. Began in baseball in 1935. Ken's best year was 1949, with a 17 and 10 record. To Phils from Pirates in 1947.
Cal spent his entire 21-year, Hall-of-Fame career in Baltimore, setting the standard for consistency and professionalism. A master at positioning and anticipation, he won two fielding awards at shortstop to go with eight American League Silver Slugger Awards. The 19-time MLB All-Star Game selection garnered AL MVP honors in 1983 and 1991.
More than 300,000 1909 T206 Set cards have been graded by the three main grading entities, PSA, SGC, and Beckett.
How's this for a roller-coaster ride? On July 3, 1997, Grug hit a decisive pinch-hit home run, then learned afterward he had been dealt to the Yankees. The trade was voided three days later, however, and he remained a Padre.
Including the postseason, Brady enters the 2007 campaign with an almost incomprehensible record of 82-26 as a starting quarterback. He also led the NFL in passing yards in 2005.
"I think Rick is going to prove to be one of the best drivers on the circuit. He has shown what he can do in Grand Nationals with little or no backing. With the team he's going to be affiliated with and the equipment at his disposal, he's going to be an excellent driver." - Harold Pearson, Top 10 Richmond Times-Dispatch
In 64 games for the A's in 1951. Batted .246. Had 46 hits for 66 bases. Hit 2 home runs. Drove in 19 runs. Attended U. of Illinois. Captain of freshman basketball team. Pro baseball career began with A's in 1945. Some of Joe's time, between then and now, has been spent in minors.
A shortstop with power is very rare in baseball, but Ernie led the major leagues with 41 home runs last season. With many good years of ball still ahead of him. Banks has already written himself into the record books. Last year he set a new major league record for most home runs by a shortstop with 269. Ernie has also established himself as the Cubs' all-time home run leader when he passed Gabb...
Went to the Reds from the Phils in a winter trade. In 125 games for Eddie Sawyer in 1951. Batted .287. Had 8 home runs, 5 triples, 20 doubles. Drove in 52 runs. Began in baseball in 1939. Broke into majors in home city, St. Louis, in 1946. Traded to Phils for '48.
Ray Berres has spent most of his time in the major leagues with Brooklyn and Pittsburgh. He was with the Dodgers until 1937 when he was sent. to Louisville. The Pittsburgh Pirates brought Ray back to the majors and he has been handling the majority of the backstopping for the Bucs. Berres has proven a big help to the Pirates because of his splendid defensive work and his ability to handle pitch...
"Kite" is a handy man around Shibe Park. He can play the infield and outfield. After breaking in with a .319 mark at Joplin in '47, he moved up to Quincy in '48 where he hit .313 and batted in 99 runs. Keith was with Beaumont in '49 and in '50 and made the Texas League All-Star team The A's drafted him in November of '51 from Kansas City.
Gil Garrido: Gil broke into organized ball with a bang in 1960 when he batted .362 in 128 games in the Sophomore League. The slender infielder from Panama is a righthanded batter. Tom House: Tom has appeared in just 35 ballgames in his two years in the minor leagues. Yet, the southpaw is regarded as one of the club's future stars. Tom is 5'11" and weighs 180.