#30 - Leo Cardenas
Leo is shown in an Twins uniform on both sides of the card. The text mentions his trade to the Angels and the Angels team logo appears on the back.
Not on the card - he was traded for Dave LaRoche.
I'd never seen Minnesota mentioned as "Minny". He's mentioned as having a great glove.
Not on the card - he was a five-time all-star and he won one Gold Glove
#29 - Dave McNally
Wow, he won 87 games during the last four seasons. He was limited to 30 starts due to an elbow injury.
Not on the card - he only pitched until the age of 32. His last game was in 1975. Four consecutive 20-win seasons didn't get him a Cy Young Award.
The 1971 Orioles were well known for having four 20-game winners. The foursome hit win number 20 during the same week on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. None were won in Baltimore.
#28 - Chris Speier
He went from non-roster to starting shortstop and Rookie of the Year candidate in 1971.
Not on the card - Earl Williams was Rookie of the Year in the NL.
He's mentioned as a varsity performer in college. Do JV guys ever make it to the majors?
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