The front: Looks like someone said something funny in the dugout.
The back: "The Count Montefusco" is a play on "The Count of Monte Cristo". It is believed to have originated with Giants announcer Al Michaels.
The player: John Montefusco won the NL Cy Young Award in 1975, going 15-9 with a 2.88 ERA. The following year he went 16-14 with a 2.84 ERA, leading the NL with 6.9 WAR. However, injuries hampered his effectiveness and he didn't live up to those first couple of outstanding seasons. In 298 games for four teams, he went 90-83 with a 3.54 ERA.The man: In the late 1990s he spent two years in jail awaiting trial on domestic violence charges, of which he was acquitted on almost all counts. He spent a few years as a minor league pitching coach but appears to now be retired.
My collection: I have 32 of his cards, from 1976 to 1986. I would be interested in trading for 1976 Hostess #41.


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