Wednesday, August 7, 2019

1981 Topps Bob McClure

The front: McClure let’s his hair blow in the breeze as he hangs out behind the batting cage at what I think is Tiger Stadium.

The back: There were two rain delays causing almost three hours of stoppage in this game, which the Orioles won 3-0 thanks to a two-hitter from Jim Palmer. McClure pitched a scoreless inning that featured an error, a balk and an intentional walk.
The player: Bob McClure pitched for seven teams in his nineteen-year career, including a ten-year stint with the Brewers. Primarily a middle reliever, he mostly started during Milwaukee’s pennant-winning 1982 campaign, though he was back in the bullpen for the playoffs. Overall, in 698 major league games, McClure was 68-57 with 52 saves and a 3.81 ERA.

The man: A long time pitching coach, he is now a senior pitching advisor for the Twins.

My collection: I have 46 of his cards, from 1976 to 1993. I would be interested in trading for 1976 Topps #599.

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