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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