The front: Parrish hits one down the first base line at Yankee Stadium. Judging by the lack of fan reaction, it was a foul ball. Parrish played in one day game at Yankee Stadium in 1980 - Memorial Day, May 26. He went 1-for-3, with his 2-run HR in the first inning off of Tom Underwood giving the Tigers a 2-0 lead. Parrish played both 1B and LF. Despite Parrish's early home run, the Yankees struck hard in the middle and late innings to roll to a 13-5 win.
The back: Parrish's bodyguard gig was a single occurrence before his major league debut in 1977. His agent, who also had entertainment clients, got the muscular catcher a job escorting Tina Turner when she filmed an appearance on Hollywood Squares.
The player: The slugging Parrish was one of the best catchers of the 1980s, with eight All-Star appearances for three teams between 1980 and 1990. He was a big part of the 1984 Tigers World Championship team. In 19 years, for 7 teams, Parrish hit .252 with 324 HR and 1,070 RBI.
The man: After his career he spent time as a broadcaster and a minor league manager. He is now a special assistant to the Tigers' GM.
My collection: I have 108 of his cards, from 1978 to 1996. I would be interested in trading for 1983 Fleer Star Stickers #255.
I loathe Lance Parrish.
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The Tina Turner thing is interesting. Good job Topps.
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