Working my way through the set that causes me more eye strain than any other. Here are the next three cards to read.
#18 - Graig Nettles
Kellogg's starts with great compliments on his power, run production and defense. The card mentions that the Yankees rewarded him with a long-term contract.
I like that the card mentions that his defensive stardom was not even noticed when he played in Cleveland.
Not on the card - the Yankees traded nettles before the 1984 season.
#17 - Jason Thompson
I don't remember seeing him play too often as a Tiger but I remember him as a Pirate.
Kellogg's starts the story, like it often does, by mentioning that he didn't do as well as in past seasons. He was a pitcher in high school and he only played in 79 minor league games. His home run power got him called up.
He had a solid career with over 200 homers and three all-star selections.
#16 - Bob Bailor
Bailor got on his second Kellogg's card in 1980. He was the Blue Jays first pick in the 1976 Expansion Draft so his name was well known. There were certainly some guys on the Blue Jays who had better seasons that Bob.
He was a good base stealer in the minors. His .310 average for the 1977 Blue Jays was the highest ever for a first-year team player. Maybe that got him another Kellogg's card.
Not on the card - he stole 90 bases in 11 years with a season-best of 20.
I remember rooting for Nettles... although I'm not exactly sure why. He was a Yankee and he didn't exactly hit for average.
ReplyDeleteThompson hit one over the roof at tigers stadium. Good hitter
ReplyDeleteMy trip to Tiger Stadium as an adult was fun. I didn't know it was Bat Day. The place was packed just like every Bat Day everywhere. The place was so loud when kids were all banging the bats on the ground during a rally.
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