Friday, November 3, 2023

Vintage Equipment: 1980 Topps

 Mike Norris has a very interesting glove. Looks like it says "Funcy Child". Perhaps a misspelling of "Funky Child"?

Randy Moffitt is "Mof". Too bad it's not "Moff." Even better would be "Grand Moff".
I know it says VUCK, but it looks like YUCK.
Here's a really great bat barrel shot. Craig Reynolds wore #12. That's not a 12 on the bat. Perhaps #25 Jose Cruz?
Dave Skaggs wore #8 for the Orioles. His helmet says #44. Looks like he borrowed from fellow catcher Elrod Hendricks.
Finally, a couple of spring training photos where the player has a number he didn't wear in the regular season. Tony Brizzolara's hat has #65. He would wear #43 for the Braves.
Tim Blackwell's helmet has the #52. He wore #9 for the Cubs.

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3 comments:

  1. ChrisNovember 3, 2023 at 3:32 PM

    Vuckovich is gonna get eaten by that tarp if he's not careful. It happened to Vince Coleman.

    I like the Norris card in particular. Very clean blue background and a good angle/pose.

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  2. SportzcommishNovember 4, 2023 at 1:55 PM

    I just recently began collecting this set and never realized the banner is wrapped around the card!

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  3. JonNovember 4, 2023 at 3:57 PM

    I would hope that Mike Norris wasn't that bad of a speller.

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