The final card in the set features a nice action shot. I'm not sure what ballpark this is, especially with what looks like a temporary outfield fence.
Earl Wilson came up with the Red Sox in 1959 and was a regular in the starting rotation by 1962. That year he threw a no-hitter and went 12-8. He had losing seasons each of the next three years, and in June of 1966, with a 5-5 record, he was traded to Detroit. He immediately improved in Detroit, going 13-6 the rest of the way, leading the AL in pitching WAR. In 1967 he led the AL with 22 wins. In 1968 he had almost the same numbers but was only 13-12, and lost his only World Series game. In 1970 he was traded to the Padres where he finished out his career. Overall in 338 games Wilson went 121-109 with a 3.69 ERA. For a pitcher he was a good hitter. In 838 AB9 he hit .195 with 35 HR and 111 RBI. His 7 HR in 1968 ranked him ninth on the team. After his playing career he owned two auto parts businesses and was a high school gym teacher. He died of a heart attack in 2005.
I have 13 of his cards, from 1960 to 1971. I would be interested in trading for 1964 Topps #503.
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