1981 Topps Bobby Brown

 

The front: Lots of people on the field before the game. Some big early 80s hair there.

The back: Brown had a long road to the majors and was released by the Orioles in 1976. However he impressively stuck with the game and would end up playing more than 500 games in the major leagues.

The player: Outfielder Bobby Brown played for the Blue Jays, Yankees, Mariners and Padres from 1979 to 1985. His best season was 1980 when he hit .260 with 14 HR and 47 RBI.  Overall, in 502 games he hit .245 with 26 HR and 130 RBI.

The man: After his playing career he owned a company with former Yankee teammate Jerry Mumphrey called "Major League Dairies", which distributed food to various outlets including ballparks and casinos. The company was based in Atlantic City and was eventually barred by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission for it's poor business record. The most recent mention of Brown that I saw was a 2016 post on Night Owl's 1985 Topps blog saying that Brown was working in "food consulting" in 2008.

My collection: I have 16 of his cards, from 1980 to 1986. I would be interested in trading for 1984 Smokey Bear San Diego Padres SGA #NNO.