Back to read a few more card backs after a long day of track meets. Pictures will need to be added tomorrow.
#51 - Don Wilson
Not many players listed their hobbies as cabinetmaking. Not many people probably even think that cabinetmaking is one word, but I guess Kellogg's knew that.
Kellogg's starts their paragraph mentioning the arm problems that are hurting Wilson's career. His two no-hitters are mentioned.
Not on the card - as kids we always thought that anyone who had thrown a no-hitter must be one of the best pitchers.
Not on the card - his death in 1975 was memorable to me and my friends who new him well due to our baseball card collections.
#50 - Mel Stottlemyre
Like lots of players, Mel liked hunting and fishing.
The steadiest pitcher on the Yankees had seven shutouts last year. He also had 19 complete games.
Surprisingly, the card admits that Mel was signed without any bonus. Now other teams are asking for him during trade talks.
Experts think he'd win 20 games every year if the Yankees weren't so bad. So far he's won 20 games in three seasons.
Not on the card - he pitched three more seasons with the Yankees before being released at the end of spring training in 1975.
#49 - Roberto Clemente
Roberto liked to listen to classical music and read. He had a great season and a fine post-season. His 178 hits was his most in four years.
Not on the card - he had less hits in each season in the prior three seasons because he played less games, not because he couldn't hit.
Not on the card - that's two of these three who died during their careers.
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