Thursday, October 18, 2018

1981 Topps Tug McGraw

The front: Pregame photo at Shea Stadium, site of previous glories for McGraw.
 
The back: Sixteen years in the major leagues doesn’t leave room for an extra blurb.
The player: One of the most successful relief pitchers of the 1970s, McGraw was the closer on the Mets’ improbable run to the World Series in 1973, rallying the team behind his motto “You gotta believe”. Traded to the Phillies after the 1974 season, he anchored their perennial division-winners in the late 1970s, culminating with a World Championship in 1980. He retired after the 1984 seasons.
 
The man: McGraw worked in various media and coaching roles before passing away in 2004. He is best known outside of baseball circles as the father of country music star Tim McGraw.
 
My collection: I have 23 of his cards, from 1965 to 1985. I would be interested in trading for 1966 Topps #124, 1967 Topps #348, 1968 Topps #236, 1969 Topps #601, 1971 Topps #618, 1972 Topps #163, 1974 Topps #265, 1976 Topps #565, and 1977 Topps #164.

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