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Dick Williams

1961 Topps Set (Baseball)

Dick had his finest season in 1960 for the A's. He topped his previous highs in batting average and runs batted in. A favorite with the fans.

Dick had the A's top batting mark in 1960. He had a hot .333 mark as a pinch hitter last season.
Virgil Trucks

1953 Bowman B&W Set (Baseball)

Virgil won only 5 games for the Detroit Tigers in 1952, while losing 19, but the first and last of his five wins were no hit ball games. The first was over the Washington Senators and the other over the Yankees, no mean trick. He began in 1938 and came to the majors at the end of the 1941 season with the Tigers. He remained with them until traded to the Brownies for 1953.

Hank Allen

1969 Topps Set (Baseball)

In 1962, Hank put together a fantastic season as he led the Pioneer League in RBIs, homers and batting.

Hank led the Pioneer League with 326 total bases.
Shogo Akiyama

2022 Topps Heritage Set (Baseball)

Shogo is a human-highlight reel in the outfield with his stellar defense, as well as a danger on the bases. On August 8, he converted an out on a ball in play that had just a 5% catch probability. In a second-half stretch of 14 straight games that included seven starts, Shogo hit .290 with a .371 on-base percentage. He led the Reds in steals in 2020.

Shogo had his first MLB three-hit game - 5-16-21.
Ed Blood

1933 Goudey Sport Kings Set (Baseball)

America is making a great bid for its share of victories in Winter Sports, and is depending on such Sports Kings as E. J. Blood, Intercollegiate Champion of the daring sport of Skiing. Born in New Hampshire, he attended the University of New Hampshire, from where so many Skiing Champions have come. His determination, to become an expert in Skiing made him practice long and faithfully until he had mastered the balance and timing so necessary when he flashes down a steep, icy incline, and flies off into space, 100 feet above the spectators below. He won the Inter-Collegiate Winter Sports Union Meet at Lake Placid, with a jump of 198 feet. He also won the 18 kilometre Ski-race with a time of one hour, 23 minutes and 29 seconds.

Dick Groat

1957 Topps Set (Baseball)

With the crack of the bat, Dick is moving to scoop up the ball and convert a hit into an out. For the second straight year he was among the leaders in Total Chances, Putouts and Assists for shortstops. A great all-around, natural athlete, Dick went to Duke University where he starred in basketball, and was All American for scoring over 23 points a game. He signed a bonus contract in 1952.

Lourdes Gurriel, Jr.

2022 Topps Gypsy Queen Set (Baseball)

With "only" 21 homers in 2021, Lourdes ranked just seventh on his own team, but he created his run production by topping the AL in AVG with RISP (.368).

Trea Turner

2019 Topps Gallery Set (Baseball)

2019: 26th player with multiple hitting cycles in career...2018: Tied MLB mark with eight RBI as leadoff man, 7/5...2017: Had Washington's 1st two four-SB games ever...2016: 3rd rookie to hit .340+ with 13+ HRs post-MLB All-Star Game.

Joe Jackson

1915 Cracker Jack Set (Baseball)

Joseph Jackson, outfielder of the Cleveland American League team, was born in Brandon Mill, S. C., July 16, 1887. In 1905 and 1906 he played with various semi-professional teams in the vicinity of Greenville, S. C. He played with the Greenville Club of the South Carolina League in 1907, and joined the Philadelphia Athletics in 1908. He was farmed out to Savannah in 1909, and in 1910 was released to New Orleans. He joined the Cleveland team late in 1910.

Ernie Banks

2022 Stadium Club Set (Baseball)

From 1955-60, Ernie launched 227 home runs while staffing shortstop. No other player at the position hit more than 67 nor had even half as many RBI. He won two NL MVP Awards in that span on his way to distinction as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Pete Burnside

1963 Topps Set (Baseball)

Originally a member of the Giants' organization, Pete was brought up after a banner year in the Texas League in 1955 when he won 18 games with Dallas. Traded to Orioles Dec. 1962.

Pete struck out 235 batters with Dallas in '55
Leon Wagner

1960 Topps Set (Baseball)

MAY 26: With S.F. Leon's grand slam pinch homer beats Dodgers 6-4. MAY 28: He triples in 8th and scores winning run against Cards. JUNE 6: Belts 3 run HR vs. Reds. JUNE 22: His 2 run triple tops Pitt. AUG. 10: Pinch hits single in 9th to start winning rally against Cards. DEC. 15: Traded to the Cardinals.

In 1956, Leon hit 51 homers at Danville
Aaron Judge

2023 Topps Holiday Set (Baseball)

In what has been widely adjudicated as one of the greatest seasons of all time, Aaron's 62 HRs were an AL record. Not since Mickey Mantle in 1956 had a player led MLB in HRs, RBI, Rs and XBHs.

Diego Segui

1970 Topps Set (Baseball)

In 1969 Diego led the Pilots in Games and was second on the staff in ERA. First signed by Cincinnati, his hobby is fishing.

Diego uses a baffling fork ball.
Matt Batts

1954 Bowman Set (Baseball)

Matt is a fighting ball player, and a capable receiver. He was in 116 games for the Tigers in 1953, batting .278. His 104 hits were good for a total of 152 bases, and included 24 doubles, 3 triples and 6 homers. He drove in 42 runs and scored 38. Began in baseball in 1942 with Canton, playing first, the outfield and catching. Entered service for three seasons. Came to majors at end of 1947 season with Red Sox. Went to Browns in February, 1952.

Jason Giambi

2003 Topps Set (Baseball)

Jason claims to have hit only one home run in his entire Little League career. But don't tell that to Sammy Sosa. After watching Sosa bomb 500-foot home runs to all parts of Miller Park at the All-Star Home Run Derby, Giambi stepped up in the final round and upset Sammy, 7-1, in 20 swings.

Virgil Trucks

1948 Leaf Set (Baseball)

Nicknamed after his terrific fast ball. Won 14 and lost 13 last season with 3.78 ERA. Fanned 123 batters - to rank among top 10 in the whiffing department. Has fine lifetime Major league record - all with Detroit - of 68 victories and 52 defeats.

Gary Carter

2013 Topps Museum Collection Set (Baseball)

CAREER APPRAISAL: For over a decade, Carter was a major star in Montreal but it was when he added "1986 World Series championship" to his resume after moving to New York, that he also added "super" to the "star." His 298 home runs as a catcher are sixth all time.

Victor Robles

2020 Stadium Club Set (Baseball)

Robles was among five players in 2019 (and the youngest since Mike Trout in '13) to record at least 15 homers, 30 doubles and 25 stolen bases. Victor was at his best in August, batting .290 with a .374 OBP to help Washington go 19-7 that month.

Harvey Kuenn

1963 Topps Set (Baseball)

Harvey's best season was in 1959 with Detroit when he won the American League batting title.

Harvey led the A.L. in hits for 4 seasons.
Triston Casas

2023 Stadium Club Set (Baseball)

Casas constructed the third-highest OPS (.889) among Boston farmhands with at least 300 PAs in 2022, leading to his first call to the Majors in September. He flexed his raw power with roundtrippers. against the Rays, Yankees (three times) and Orioles.

Mickey Mantle

1960 Topps Set (Baseball)

MAY 30: Mickey goes 4 for 4 vs. Nats. JUNE 3: His 9th inn. HR beats Detroit. JUNE 13: Tops Tigers with 2-run HR. JUNE 17: Hits 450-ft. HR vs. Chicago. JUNE 18: HR in 10th beats Chicago. JUNE 27: Has 6 RBIs vs. K.C. JULY 16: His 10th inn. HR tops Cleve. SEPT. 1: Hits HR, double and 3 singles in 12-1 win vs. K.C.

Mickey was the A.L. Most Valuable Player in 1956 and 1957.
Bob Kuzava

1950 Bowman Set (Baseball)

During 1949 Bob appeared in 29 games with the bogged-down Chisox and copped a record of 10-6. Won 14 for Baltimore in 1947, and was voted the outstanding leftie of the International League. With same club in 1948. Got a bit wild, issuing 113 walks. But struck out 154 men. Bob once belonged to the Indians. He spent some time in the service.

Frank Baumholtz

1952 Bowman Set (Baseball)

Batted well over .300 for most of 1951 season, but a late slump caused Frank to wind up with a .284 average. With Los Angeles in 1950. Won the PCL batting crown with a high-flying .379. First played major-league baseball with Reds in 1947. Traded to Cubs in 1949.

Bryce Harper

2023 Topps Archives Set (Baseball)

The Phillies couldn't be happier with the acquisition of Bryce in 2019 in what then was the biggest deal in Baseball history. He's hit .282 and averaged 36 homers and 16 steals per 162 games since. In 2021, he was the NL MVP Award winner, leading the loop in both slugging and OPS while walking 100 times. He dominated in the 2022 Postseason (six HRS in 17 games).

Dan Napoleon

1966 Topps Set (Baseball)

Danny is another one of the New York Mets' fine young prospects. After an outstanding season in the minors in 1964, Dan was elevated to the parent club. He stayed with the team most of last year but it was decided he was better off playing everyday. He was then returned to the minors to get added playing experience. Dan has a good arm and plenty of power with the bat. Look for him in the New York Mets outfield this year.

Dan led Auburn in RBI's in 1964
Reno Bertoia

1959 Topps Set (Baseball)

Reno has a fine arm and can fire bullets across the diamond. Digging out hot smashes is second nature to this fine fielder. Reno's average trailed off last year, but he has natural ability, a keen batting eye, and he figures to have a fine year in '59. Reno was born in St. Vito, Italy.

Reno received a reported $25,000 bonus to sign with Detroit.
Vic Power

1958 Topps Set (Baseball)

Vic was one of the most sought-after players in the minors several years ago. The Philadelphia A's obtained him after he led the American Association with a .349 mark at Kansas City in 1953.

Vic has played all over the infield and outfield for the A's. He was once one of the A.L.'s top hitters in 1955 with a .319 mark.
Tony Kemp

2023 Topps Heritage Set (Baseball)

Hit .326 in his first 14 games versus the Mariners. One of the game's great batsmen measured by ratio of strikeouts to walks.

Stole two bags and hit a triple, 9-17-22.
Vern Stephens

1952 Bowman Set (Baseball)

Hit an even .300 in 109 games for the 1951 Red Sox. The slugging infielder had 21 doubles and 17 homers to his credit. He batted in 78 runs. Vern came up to the St. Louis Browns at the end of the 1941 campaign. Traded to the Sox after 1947 season. Nicknames: "Junior," "Little Slug."

Luis Aparicio

1968 Topps Set (Baseball)

Luis returned to Chicago in 1968 after five years with Baltimore. The shortstop has appeared in eight All-Star games and has a World Series lifetime average of .286. Luis has led the A.L. in stolen bases 9 times.

Q - What is the capacity of Comiskey Park? A - 46,500.
Vern Law

1960 Topps Set (Baseball)

APR. 18: Vern beats Braves. He contributed homer to aid his own cause. APR. 26: Downs Phils with 3 hits. JUNE 19: Shuts out Cards with 4 hits, 6-0. JULY 2: Pitches 10 inns. giving 7 hits to beat Braves 4-3. AUG. 14: Stops Braves on 5 hitter. AUG. 28: Blanks Phils. Strikes out 7. SEPT. 20: Tops Reds 10-1 on 6 hits.

Vern had the 2nd best won-lost pct. in the N.L. last season
Junior Guerra

2020 Topps Heritage Set (Baseball)

Junior reinvented himself as a hard-throwing reliever in 2019, allowing a paltry .194 batting average to opposing hitters. That's the third-lowest average in Club history, at a minimum of 80 innings pitched.

Monty Basgall

1952 Topps Set (Baseball)

If his hitting picks up, smooth-fielding Monty is bound to stick in the majors this year. He spent 1951 shuttling between Pittsburgh and Indianapolis, where he hit .255 in 37 games. A veteran of 3 years in the Service, Monty first came up to the Pirates in 1948 after hitting .272 at Ft. Worth. He was sent down to New Orleans and brought back again in '49, when he hit .216 in 107 games. In '50 Monty hit .281 at Indianapolis.

Eddie Collins

1915 Cracker Jack Set (Baseball)

Edward Collins, second baseman of the Chicago American League team, was born in Millerton, N. Y., May 2, 1887. His career started at Columbia University, and he played with the Rutland, Vt., team in 1906, and joined the Athletics in 1907. He has been the regular second baseman of that team since 1908. In fall of 1914 Collins was sold to Chicago Americans.

Josh Jung

2023 Topps Archives Set (Baseball)

Josh was viewed as an average-over-power hitter when he was drafted in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft. In 2023, he was second on the Club with eight HRS through Texas' first 33 games. Overall, he was hitting 21% over the AL average (OPS+). That was a dramatic rebound from 2022. Through 235 MLB PAs, he homered at a rate of 37 per 162 games.

Ken Harrelson

1966 Topps Set (Baseball)

In his first full season with the Athletics in 1955, Ken led the club in home runs and runs batted in. In the minors in '62, the first baseman set an Eastern League record for home runs and RBIs.

Ken has won several golf tournaments