Last time 1987 cruised to a 7-1 win. Will this be a tighter contest?
Don Demeter gets a simple headshot, presumably at Connie Mack Stadium during pregame warmups. Demeter was a highly-regarded prospect with the Dodgers. He hit well when he played, but struggled through some injuries. He was traded to the Phillies in 1961 and hit 20+ HR for four straight seasons. He also played for Detroit, Boston and Cleveland. Overall in 1,109 games he hit .265 with 163 HR and 563 RBI. After his career he started a swimming pool company, briefly owned the Oklahoma City 89ers, and founded a Southern Baptist church in Oklahoma City. He died in 2021.
Tracy Jones also has a simple headshot, this time in spring training. He is wearing #57, a number he never wore in the majors. He made the opening day roster as a rookie in 1986 and wore #29. Jones was a part-time outfielder for five teams in his six year career. In 493 games he hit .273 with 27 HR and 164 RBI. After his career he was a sports radio announcer for many years in Cincinnati. He is now a financial advisor in Northern Kentucky.
Not much to pick from between the two, so I'll go with the original. Demeter.
ReplyDeleteI'll go with Jones.
ReplyDeleteYeah, both pretty blah, but at least the uni on the 1987 gives it a little more appeal, so that's my vote.
ReplyDeleteNothing really calls out to me on either of these cards, so I'll go vintage. Demeter.
ReplyDeleteLiking the clouds on the 87 here. Going with Mr. Jones.
ReplyDeleteDemeter's giraffe neck earns my vote.
ReplyDeleteI'll go with the 62 Demeter. Tracy Jones was extremely annoying on his radio show.
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ReplyDeleteI'm the opposite of Matt...Demeter's giraffe neck makes me vote for Jones.
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