1976 SSPC Bob Beall

 

The card, in brief: It must be getting closer to game time. Lots of fans getting into their seats. Beall has his own bat but did not turn it so his number faced up the right way. They usually are facing the right way so I assume players and/or photographers did often care about that.

The player, in brief: First baseman Bob Beall played for the Braves and Pirates from 1975 to 1980. In 148 games he hit .231 with 1 HR and 18 RBI.

Post career, in brief: He retired after a long career at Nike in 2009, culminating as Director of Planning for Jordan Apparel. He was also a board member for the Hillsboro Schools Foundation in Oregon.

My collection: I have two of his cards, this one and 1979 Topps. I would be interested in trading for 1980 TMCA Richmond Braves #19.