The card, in brief: Lots going on here, from some classic choking up in the foreground, to what looks like a fan starting to unfurl a banner in the background. I miss the days of fanmade banners in the stands. Mets fans always seemed to lead the pack in the number and creativity of banners, even used to do a banner day every year.
Playing career, in brief: Rick Auerbach was a part-time infielder for the Brewers, Dodgers, Reds and Mariners from 1971 to 1981. A lifetime .220 hitter, he had less than 100 at bats in seven of his eleven seasons. In those seven seasons, he hit under .157 four times and over .326 three times. In the four seasons he topped 100 at bats, he hit between .203 and .220.
Post playing career, in brief: Auerbach has had one of the more unusual post-baseball careers, working as a farrier, shoeing horses and administering to their hoof health. It is not clear if he is still active in this profession or retired.
My collection: I have 12 of his cards, from 1972 to 1982. I would be interested in trading for 1978 SSPC #126.
That’s pee wee Reese’s number!
ReplyDeleteI learned a new word today: farrier.
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