Wednesday, November 20, 2024

1970 Topps Booklets: The Pete Rose Story

 Roy Carlson's research revealed that this image was based on the photo that Topps would use for Rose's coin the next year.

Rose's father actually played semi-pro football, with the original semi-pro Cincinnati Bengals. A long career through the age of 42 - like father, like son.
I like the angle used for the drawing on the left. Gives some of the excitement of Rose the sparkplug.
Rose would hit .316 in 1970, 13th among major leaguers and 50 points behind Rico Carty.


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  1. MattNovember 20, 2024 at 11:07 AM

    Never knew the "Charlie Hustle" nickname came from Whitey Ford!

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  2. The Angels In OrderNovember 20, 2024 at 11:28 AM

    Looks like Rose has a mustache...and not a very good one!

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  3. gregoryNovember 20, 2024 at 1:07 PM

    30 triples in a season is impressive, no matter the league!

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    1. FujiNovember 21, 2024 at 8:58 AM

      I second that. I wonder if this is still a record.

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