1981 Topps Eric Soderholm

  

The front: Looks like someone in the stands has an umbrella open. Maybe a bit of a rainy day at Yankee Stadium?

The back: April 20th was a big day for Soderholm, who was a triple short of a cycle. His second-inning solo homer gave the Yankees a 2-0 lead in a game they would go on to win, 9-5.

The player: This was a final tribute card for Soderholm. The third baseman played for the Twins, White Sox, Rangers and Yankees from 1971 to 1980. His best season was 1977, when he bounced back from missing the entire '76 season due to injury, hitting .380 with 25 HR and 67 RBI, earning AL Comeback Player of the Year honors. Overall, n 894 games he hit .264 with 102 HR and 383 RBI. 

The man: After his career he was a Cubs scout and a youth baseball coach. He is now the owner of Soderworld Wellness Center & Academy, a body, mind and spirit sanctuary in Willowbrook, IL. He kindly answered my questions about baseball cards in 2018.

My collection: I have 14 of his cards, from 1973 to 1981. I would be interested in trading for 1978 Hostess #20.