The front: The Giants’ black uniforms are a little before my
time. I always enjoy seeing those. What NL ballpark had green walls?
The back: Wohlford never played shortstop in the major
leagues. It is common for teams to draft and sign a lot of shortstops because
they are so athletic, and eventually move them to other positions. Wohlford
played 896 big league games, making ten appearances at 2nd and nine
at 3rd.
The player: Not counting the league leaders, we are three
cards in and already up to our second “fourth outfielder”. In fact, Wohlford
was basically Pete LaCock’s predecessor in this role in Kansas City. After
three years with the Giants he would play four years in Montreal.
The man: Wohlford has
gone on to a successful career as a financial advisor, currently Branch Manager
for Stifel in Visalia, CA. He is also active in raising money for his alma
mater, the College of the Sequoias.
My collection: I have 26 of his cards, from 1974 to 1987. I
would be interested in trading for 1973 Topps #611 and 1977 Topps #622.
I think it might have been taken in Candlestick, actually..
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