My First Cards

Blogging The 1982 Topps Baseball Card Set

John Wathan

January 20, 2010 @ 12:03 am

John Wathan's 1982 Topps card, thumbnail

August 24, 1982, John Wathan stole 3rd base in a game against the Rangers, to break the single season steals record for catchers.

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Lee May

December 12, 2009 @ 7:05 pm

Lee May's 1982 Topps card, thumbnail

Lee May’s another player who finished his career in ‘82. He’d played 18 years, and is probably most famous for hitting a ball in the 1970 World Series to Brooks Robinson.

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Clint Hurdle

November 1, 2009 @ 11:14 pm

Clint Hurdle's 1982 Topps card, thumbnail

Clint Hurdle’s stretching, getting ready for the game. He looks happy, content, satisfied and relaxed with his life. Who wouldn’t be? You’re in the majors, on a perennial playoff contender, and 1981 was a good season for you even if your playing time was limited. Posting a batting line of .329/.427/.553 over 28 games was [...]

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