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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