Thursday, September 27, 2018

1981 Topps Mitchell Page

The front: Nice spring training in-game shot; provides some variety from the typical set. Lots going on in the background, including a coach or trainer in an all-white getup, including the white hat A’s coaches used to wear.
 
The back: At age 92 Dick Cole is one of the oldest living major leaguers. He was still scouting for the Giants as recently as 2013, at the age of 87!
The player: Injuries, ineffectiveness and clashes with management hindered Page’s performance after his 1977 rookie season, where he was runner-up to Eddie Murray in the Rookie of the Year voting. In fact, 1980 was his last season with significant playing time in the majors. He had relatively brief call-ups with the A’s from 1981 to 1983 and for the Pirates in 1984.
 
The man: Page was considered an excellent hitting coach for many teams, most notably the Cardinals. His struggled with alcoholism hindered his coaching career; he checked into rehab after the 2004 season. Page died in 2011.
 
My collection: I have nine of his cards, from 1978 to 1984. I would be interested in trading for 1978 Kellogg’s #47.

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