Last time there was a 4-2 win for 1962. Who will win here?
Johnny Edwards (called John here on his rookie card) shows off his red sleeves on a follow-through in spring training. Edwards had an OK bat but is considered one of the best defensive catchers of all time. He was a three-time All Star for the Reds from 1963 to 1965. He caught two no hitters and played in two World Series. In 1,470 games for Cincinnati, St. Louis and Houston, he hit .242 with 81 HR and 524 RBI. Edwards had one of the more unique winter jobs for a pro ballplayer. He had a degree in ceramic engineering from Ohio State, and worked for GE working on ceramic-based fuels for atomic reactor cores. Edwards ended his career with the Astros and stayed in Houston, working in engineering jobs for Cameron Ironworks and CTC International, moving up to plant manager before retiring in 2002. He still lives in the Houston area.
#21 Bill Schroeder waves around the bat of #17 Jim Gantner before a game in Detroit. Schroeder was backup or platoon catcher for the Brewers and Angels from 1983 to 1990. His best season by far was 1987, when he hit .332 with 14 HR and 42 RBI, catching Juan Nieves's no hitter. Overall in 376 games he hit .240 with 61 HR and 152 RBI. Since 1995 he has been an announcer for the Brewers.
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ReplyDeleteIf I could see Edwards' bat I might pick that, but I can't and the '87 card is cooler.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Owl. Had the Edwards photo been zoomed out more, I would have picked the 62. But this time 87 gets my vote.
ReplyDeletelooks like a sweep 87
ReplyDeleteOwl, beat me to it. I was going say that if I could see more than a couple inches of the bat…
ReplyDelete87 is my pick.
Guess I'm in the minority but for me it's an easy call for 1962. That's a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteI like the '62 as well. Maybe it's the classic cap and red long sleeves.
ReplyDeleteVoting for 1987. That's a good uniform.
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ReplyDelete87 for me as well. Johnny could be wearing a t-shirt for all we know.
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