I have two cards of Pete Broberg. This one is from 1978 Topps.
Playing career: Pete Broberg was the number one overall pick
in the 1971 draft by the Washington Senators, who immediately put him in the
major league rotation. That year he went 5-9 but with a respectable 3.47 ERA.
He never had as good a season again – some said it was because he needed minor
league seasoning; others said the problem was in his attitude, not his arm.
Nevertheless over eight seasons with four teams he went 41-71 with a 4.56 ERA.
A fuller account of his career can be found at Cardboard Gods and the 1972Topps Blog.
Where he is now: After his career he attended law school,
then after passing the bar joined his father’s law firm, now known as Coe &Broberg, where he still practices, and is considered one of the leading real
estate and zoning attorneys in Palm Beach. Among his former clients is possible
future President Donald Trump, whom Broberg represented in a dispute over some
property owned by Trump in 1991.
My memories: Before my time. Only know him from his card.
Google Autocomplete results: He is first when you type Pete
Brob, ahead of Peter Broberg MD, an eye doctor in Texas. Another prominent Pete
Broberg is a musician in Ohio.
Coming up next: The next profile is Doug Brocail.
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