Gone but not Forgotten - Wayne Twitchell

Here are his cards for all to see.  The pitcher died on this day in 2010 at the age of 62.


Milwaukee Brewers (1970):

1971 Topps #692 A.L. Pitchers 1971 Rookie Stars (Hal Haydel / Rogelio Moret / Wayne Twitchell) Front
1971 Topps #692 RC

Philadelphia Phillies (1971-1977):

1972 Topps #14 Phillies 1972 Rookie Stars (Pete Koegel / Mike Anderson / Wayne Twitchell) Front
1972 Topps #14

1973 Topps #227 Wayne Twitchell Front
1973 Topps #227

1974 Kellogg's #26 Wayne Twitchell Front
1974 Kellogg's #26

1974 Topps #419 Wayne Twitchell Front
1974 Topps #419

1975 Topps #326 Wayne Twitchell Front
1975 Topps #326

1976 Topps #543 Wayne Twitchell Front
1976 Topps #543

1977 Topps #444 Wayne Twitchell Front
1977 Topps #444

Montreal Expos (1977-1978):

1978 Topps #269

1979 Topps #43

New York Mets (1979):

None

Seattle Mariners (1979):

None

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