Skipping “front” and “back” for this card and just focusing on the players.
The player: Tim Lollar had a solid 1980 season for the Yankees, appearing in 14 games, going 1-0 with 2 saves and a 3.34 ERA. Traded to the Padres after the season, he was converted to a starter and he had a great 1982, going 16-9 with a 3.13 ERA. He was unable to sustain that success, with losing records in 1983 and in 1984, when he also pitched very poorly in the postseason. He had stints with both Sox to round out his seven year MLB career, going 47-52 with a 4.27 ERA. He was one of the best hitting pitchers of his era - in 255 at bats, he hit .234 with 8 HR and 38 RBI.
The man: Baseballs were not the only little white balls Lollar was good at hitting. He reinvented himself as a two-sport star after his retirement, joining the PGA tour and serving as the head golf pro at the Lakewood Country Club in Colorado for 28 years, twice winning Golf Professional of the Year. He is now retired.
My collection: I have 22 of his cards, from 1981 to 1987. I would be interested in trading for 1980 TCMA Columbus Clippers #1
BRUCE ROBINSON
The player: Catcher Bruce Robinson played ten years of professional baseball, including three years in the major leagues with Oakland and the Yankees. In 38 major league games he hit .228 with 0 HR and 10 RBI.
The man: He is the brother of former Padres outfield Dave Robinson and the inventor of the hinged flap on the throwing shoulder of the catcher's chest protector, known as the "Robby Pad." Now a singer, songwriter and guitarist (check out his website Bruce Robinson Music), he answered my questions about baseball cards in 2012.
My collection: I have three of his cards, from 1979 to 1984. I would be interested in trading for 1980 Columbus Clippers Police #NNO.
DENNIS WERTH
The player: Dennis Werth played in parts of four seasons for the Yankees and Royals. In 117 games he hit .209 with 3 HR and 15 RBI.
The man: After his playing career he was a youth baseball coach, instructing several future major leaguers, including his stepson Jayson Werth. He is now retired.
My collection: I have five of his cards, from 1981 to 1982. I would be interested in trading for 1982 Topps Traded #126.
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