Sunday, July 7, 2019

1956 Back-O'-The-Card: Billy Martin

"Billy received his Army discharge in time to hit .320 in the 1955 World Series. In the '53 Series, he set the record for most hits [12] when he batted .500. Billy also set a mark by handling 24 chances at second base in a doubleheader."

-1956 Topps No. 181

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1963 Back-O'-The-Card: Gary Blaylock (Harlan Yankees)

Signed by the Cardinals in 1950, Gary went 23-6, 2.61 ERA, 248 K in 248.0 IP for Johnson City of Class D Appalachian League, followed by 13-...