1976 SSPC Dave Heaverlo

 

The card, in brief: The 1970s were full of ballplayers with long hair. Dave Heaverlo was not one of them. In fact, his nickname was "Kojak".

Playing career, in brief: Dave Heaverlo pitched seven years in the majors for the Giants, A's and Mariners. In 356 games, all in relief, he went 26-26 with 26 saves and a 3.41 ERA. I imagine that must be a record for the highest number where a pitcher has the same number for wins, losses and saves for a career.

Post-playing career, in brief: After his playing career Heaverlo was a college baseball coach and college football announcer. He appears to now be retired.

My collection: I have eight of his cards, from 1976 to 1981. I would be interested in trading for  1983 TCMA Tacoma Tigers #21