1981 Topps Mike Tyson

 

The front: Tyson is at bat in Shea Stadium. He appeared in six day games at Shea in 1980, going 1 for 9 with a triple and an RBI.

The back:Tyson's grand slam off of Pittsburgh's John Candelaria gave the Cardinals a 5-0 lead, and proved to be the margin of victory in their eventual 7-3 win.

The player: Mike Tyson was a good fielding, mediocre-hitting second baseman for the Cardinals in their lean years in the 1970s. He also played for the Cubs in 1980 and 1981. In 1,017 games he hit .241 with 27 HR and 269 RBI.

The man: When Tyson's son was born in 1975 he named him after his Cardinals teammate Joe Torre. Torre Tyson ended up playing four seasons in the Yankees organization. Mike Tyson was a car salesman after his playing career but now appears to be retired.

My collection: I have 15 of his cards, from 1974 to 1982. I would be interested in trading for 1974 Topps Stamps #NNO.