The front: As someone who began collecting in the junk wax
era when Parrish was a clean-shaven Ranger, it’s a little strange seeing him as
a bearded Expo.
The back: Parrish had a career year in 1979, but injuries he
suffered that year would dog him throughout his career.
The player: Right before the 1982 season the Expos traded
Parrish to Texas for Al Oliver. He had six solid seasons for the Rangers, twice
topping 100 RBI. He was traded to Boston in 1988 and finished his career with
two seasons in Japan.
The man: A major league coach and minor league manager for
many years, he retired after the 2015 season.
My collection: I have 44 of his cards, from 1978 to 1989. I
would be interested in trading for 1976 Topps #141 and 1977 Topps #526.
No, no, Larry Parrish should always have facial hair, it was bizarre when he shaved it all off, almost as bizarre as when Toby Harrah lost all his hair to play for the Yankees.
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