i don't recall why i scanned it. was there some 'knock-em dead' post idea that has since escaped the confines of my rapidly depleting memory? i don't know. and that's the problem. so, why did i scan this 1975 topps '74 victory leaders card?
- it's a mini - can't you tell?
- it features 3 hall of famers. and one dodger. this was a source of frustration for me growing up. there were no dodger sure fire hall of famers in the 70's, even though i thought garvey was a lock.
- it's the first league leader card to feature a dodger since 1972. not that i noticed. it did seem like forever though between 1977 and 1981.
- the american league is evil, what with their mustaches and in-stadium photos. the national league is full of good guys!
- andy messersmith is disrespected, as only his first initial is given.
- half of each league's victory leaders made it to the world series.
- and in that world series, messersmith was 0-2 and catfish hunter was 1-0 with a save.
- wins are overrated, but an easy way for topps to identify folks to put on a card.
- andy messersmith was a double dipper, and i was going to use this card to illustrate his initial tour of duty in la.
it's probably that last one, but i would entertain any other thoughts you may have.
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10. To make a "why did I scan this card" post
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Touche.
I failed to mention that it's been in the scanned folder for a long time, but who's to say whether I left it there for so long for the purpose of this post or not.
You wrote that there were no sure HOFers in the 70's. As a Dodgers fan and baseball fan in general, what did you think of Sutton? I'm just curious as to your opinion on him in the HOF then and now.
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