Heck of a photobomb by that kid in the corner.
September 1, 1973 was a Saturday day game after a Friday night game, and the elder statesman got the day off. The Giants came back from three runs down in the eighth inning to win, 5-4. Phil Niekro must have been getting tired that inning, walking three batters before Chris Arnold hit a two-run single for the tying and go-ahead runs.
In other news, 35 people were killed in a hotel arson fire in Copenhagen, Denmark; the Chief of Staff of the Provisional IRA was arrested in Ireland, and George Foreman defended his heavyweight title, knocking out Jose Roman in two minutes in Tokyo.
Photos from this signing session were all over Topps products. Here's his '74 Topps Puzzle.
His league leader card.
I might have to try and find that puzzle.
ReplyDeleteThat puzzle is really cool. Never seen one of those in person... just like I don't think I've ever seen one of these deckle cards in person either.
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