Saturday, August 8, 2020

1959 Back-O'-The-Card: Don Larsen

"Because of arm trouble, Don saw no action from August until Series time when he won the 3rd Game. In 1956, Don pitched a perfect game in the World Series."

-1959 Topps No. 205

"Don Larsen is an example of a Stengel-inspired player. With Baltimore in 1954 he lost more games than any other hurler in the American League. Yet two years later Don pitched a perfect no-hit game in the World Series."

-1959 Topps No. 383

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

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