Saturday, December 30, 2023

1961 Back-O'-The-Card: Jack Reed (1961 Rookie Card)

When either Mickey Mantle or Roger Maris needs a day off, this outfielder out of Ole Miss has both the speed and throwing arm to be a reliable substitute. Also able to contribute with the bat, Jack hit .309 with 19 homers and 79 RBIs for New Orleans of the Southern Association in 1958.

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1962 Back-O'-The-Card: Rube Walker (Amarillo Gold Sox)

"Rube was brought up through the Cubs' farm system and played for them three years before being traded to the Dodgers in 1951. His ...