1981 Topps Enrique Romo

The front: A day game at Shea Stadium. He pitched in five day games at Shea in 1980.

The back: That October 1 game was the last of the five games Romo appeared in in Queens that year.

The player: Tanner was a reliever for the Mariners in 1977 and 1978, and the Pirates from 1979 to 1982, failing to report to Spring Training to instead join a Mexican League team. 1979 was his best season, going 10-5 with a 2.99 ERA.

The man: Romo was known as a mercurial, emotional ballplayer. He once pulled a knife in the Pirates clubhouse. He continued to pitch in Mexico long after his American career ended, including exhibition games in his 60s. He also owned a cattle ranch and worked in a lathe workshop.

My collection: I have 11 of his cards, from 1978 to 1983. I would be interested in trading for 1981 O-Pee-Chee #28.