Friday, January 10, 2025

1981 Topps Jerry Morales

 

The front: According to this TCDB list, this is the oldest card of a non-catcher with his cap backwards.

The back: Seems that anybody who played in the '60s didn't have room for a blurb in the back.

The player: Jerry Morales was a solid-hitting outfielder for five teams over a fifteen-year career. His best years were with some bad Cubs teams in the late '70s, including an All-Star appearance in 1977. Overall in 1,441 games he hit .259 with 95 HR and 570 RBI.

The man: Morales was a minor league coach and scout for many years, and has been heavily involved in youth baseball in his home of Puerto Rico.

My collection: I have 25 of his cards, from 1970 to 1984. I would be interested in trading for 1976 Hostess #140.


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