Willie Mays Isn’t Here, Perhaps Chuck Diering Can Help You Instead?
Almost immediately following Willie Mays in the 1952 Topps checklist is the guy hired specifically to replace him. Also, I need to get some sunscreen.
1952 Topps
A Good Looking Card With a Less Attractive Legacy
If I ever get one of those little yappy dogs that thinks it is always right and ten times its actual size I’m going to name it Solly. The name just fits.
Detroit Can Get a Little Rough
Be careful attending sporting events in Detroit. The action on the field sometimes spills into the stands.
Ferris Fain in ’52 Topps
What if Billy Martin had an alter ego that was a fantastic hitter? That would be the alliteratively named Ferris Fain. And boy, could this guy beat opposing pitchers.
It’s Hard to Hit a Zinkerball
Throwing a sinkerball with a sidearm motion, George Zuverink could be a challenge to face on the mound.
Joost to Suder to Fain
The guys who showed Tinkers, Evers, and Chance how double plays are really done.
The Fourth Outfielder
Great smile? Check. Fake White Sox hat? Check. Jumping from team to team as the definition of a backup outfielder? Oh yeah. Time to look at Ray Coleman’s final baseball card.
If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It!
What should a general manager do immediately after signing a pitcher with multiple strikeout titles under his belt? Change his delivery, obviously.
The Stalag III-B World Series
Mickey Cochrane’s stunt double went to the World Series, but not in America. He did it in a World War 2 POW camp.