Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Burgers or gum? Dan Petry

Only four votes last time, all for the Topps base card. Will this matchup generate more interest?

Wendy's has Dan Petry in front of a chain link fence at spring training, while Topps has an action shot, also at what looks to be spring.

Dan Petry was one of the Tigers’ best pitchers in the early 1980s, twice finishing in the top 10 in Cy Young voting. 1984 was one of his best seasons, riding the Tigers' fast start to a 7-1 record early on, tailing off in midseason but finishing strong to end up at 18-8. In 1986 Petry got hurt, underwent surgery on his elbow, and was never the same. Overall in 13 seasons he went 125-104 with a 3.95 ERA. Petry is now an announcer for the Tigers. His son Jeff plays in the NHL for the Minnesota Wild.

 

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