Sunday, October 27, 2019

1981 Topps Doug Rau

The front: Simple, classic spring training shot.

The back: Two of the three-hitters were complete games. However, the other one was a two-inning relief appearance.

The player: Rau was a key part of the Dodger teams that won three pennants in the 1970s. From 1972 to 1979 he went 81-60 with a 3.35 ERA. A rotator cuff injury in 1979 effectively ended his career. He only pitched in three more games after that, in a failed comeback with the Angels in 1981.

The man: He seems to have kept a low profile since his playing career. Anyone know what Doug Rau is doing now?

My collection: I have 12 of his cards, from 1973 to 1981. I would be interested in trading for 1979 Kellogg’s #56.

2 comments:

  1. I was a Rau fan when I was a kid. I always went for the underdog pitchers, so I liked Rau and Rhoden on a staff that included Don Sutton and Tommy John. This card has always been sad as it was the end of the line for him.

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  2. it was weird to see him in an angels hat in the 1981 topps traded set, for sure! i saw rau pitch several times at dodger stadium, but i was more of a sutton and hooton fan. i don't know what he's been up to after his playing days, but he has responded to ttm requests in the past.

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