Showing posts with label Expos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Expos. Show all posts

May 14, 2012

1976 Topps Traded: The Missing Cards - #26T Andy Thornton



Let's talk about lopsided trades: Andre Thornton was traded straight up to the Cleveland Indians prior to the 1977 season for Jackie Brown. While not exactly Milt Pappas for Frank Robinson, with 20-20 hindsight it was an incredible deal for Cleveland.

May 06, 2012

1976 Topps Traded: The Missing Cards - #268T Del Unser


Here's something: Baseball Reference lists Unser one place in front of Ozark Ike, Gus Zernial, on its All-Time Rank (among Batters) list.

Here's something else: If you're not following The Baseball Card Blog on Facebook, you're missing some great stuff, including a few of these "Missing Cards" that won't be posted on the Blog until the series is complete.