Wood vs. Wood #238

Last time it was a 6-0 sweep for 1962. Can 1987 get on the board this time?

It's an identity switch for the two sets. The rare case where it's the 1987 card that is missing the cap!

Norm Sherry was a backup catcher for the Dodgers from 1959 to 1962, and the Mets in 1963. An excellent handler of pitchers, he is widely credited for teaching Sandy Koufax how to be a pitcher, not just a thrower, allowing him to fully harness his talent. In 194 MLB games Sherry hit .215 with 18 HR and 69 RBI. After his playing career he was a coach for many teams, mentoring another young Hall of Famer with the Expos, Gary Carter, and winning pennants with the Padres and Giants. He managed the Angels in 1976 and 1977. Sherry died in 2021 at the age of 89.

Bill Krueger was an undrafted free agent who eked out a 13-year-career as a journeyman pitcher for seven teams. His best season was 1991, when he went 11-8 with a 3.60 ERA for the Mariners. Overall in 301 games (164 starts) he went 68-66 with a 4.35 ERA. Krueger has been an announcer for the Mariners since he retired after the 1995 season. He has also had a successful career in asset management, currently working at Hohimer Wealth Management in Seattle. He has also been involved in many charitable endeavors over the years, mostly related to autism treatment.