Here's a 1960 Topps card of Bob Miller I recently added to the collection for a measly 2 bucks. The two things I liked most about the card were the Rawlings patch on Bob's glove and the background scenery featuring a few Cardinals players in what would appear to be pre-game warm-ups.
Anyone know who any of the 3 players in the background are? At first I thought the guy on the left just might be Bob Gibson, who wore #58 but now I'm not so sure. I'm not a very good sleuth and this is a particularly challenging one. Anyway, here's the back of the card:
As you see from the cartoon, Bob was a local guy who signed with the hometown Cards. In fact, he was a star high school pitcher who signed after graduating with St. Louis and received a $20,000 signing bonus. He was never a superstar at the Major League level but he was a decent pitcher who managed an 18 year career.
Anyone know who any of the 3 players in the background are? At first I thought the guy on the left just might be Bob Gibson, who wore #58 but now I'm not so sure. I'm not a very good sleuth and this is a particularly challenging one. Anyway, here's the back of the card:
As you see from the cartoon, Bob was a local guy who signed with the hometown Cards. In fact, he was a star high school pitcher who signed after graduating with St. Louis and received a $20,000 signing bonus. He was never a superstar at the Major League level but he was a decent pitcher who managed an 18 year career.
Not a big help, but if the guy on the left is #52 I don't think he played during the regular season. The guy on the right, if he isn't Bill White, is probably Gene Green.
ReplyDeleteHere is a link to the Cardinals 1959 roster.
ReplyDeleteQuestion #2: Can you name the ballpark the picture was taken at? It's nice how the red railings match the red on the Cardinals uniform. Hint: the park was a big league park for only two seasons.
Thanks for the comments guys. I did look over a '59 Cards roster before posting but was unable to solve the mystery.
ReplyDeleteWrigley Wax, now I'm more interested in the stadium than the players! I thought it looked very unique but I haven't been able to turn up any info. I give up!
It is Seals Stadium in San Francisco, home of the Giants in '58 and 59.
ReplyDeleteHere is another look
Thanks for the great info Wrigley Wax, I really appreciate it! I may have to ask you about some other cards in posts in the near future!
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