Baseball Card Memories

  Born: April 4th, 1947 - Marion, Illinois Died: October 13th, 2021 (Age 74) - Diablo, California Positions: Catcher Batted: Right Threw Right Teams: Cleveland Indians (1967-1972, 1976-1977) Oakland Athletics (1973-1975) Seattle Mariners (1977) Milwaukee Brewers (1979) Awards: 2x All-Star (1970-1971) 2x World Series Champion (1973-1974) 2x Gold Glove Award (1970-1971) Key Notes: Ray Fosse played 12 seasons in the majors, winning two Gold Gloves at catcher, appearing in the 1973 and 1974 World Series with the Oakland Athletics, and being named to the All-Star team in 1970 and 1971, both times as a member of the Cleveland Indians.  Ray is best remembered for being bowled over at home plate by Pete Rose in the 1970 All-Star Game. Legend has it that Fosse was never the same afterwards, but his season splits show him hitting very well through the entire summer. 1970, his first full season...

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 RC Philadelphia Phillies (1971-1977): 1972 Topps #14 1973 Topps #227 1974 Kellogg's #26 1974 Topps #419 1975 Topps #326 1976 Topps #543 1977 Topps #444 Montreal Expos (1977-1978): 1978 Topps #269 1979 Topps #43 New York Mets (1979): None Seattle Mariners (1979): None

Here are his cards for all to see.  The third baseman and shortstop died on this day in 2008 at the age of 52. Philadelphia Phillies (1978): None Kansas City Royals (1979): 1980 Topps #492 RC California Angels (1980): None Chicago White Sox (1980): 1981 Fleer #341 1981 Topps #571 Seattle Mariners (1982-1983): 1983 Donruss #505 1983 Fleer #479 1983 Topps #132 Baltimore Orioles (1983-1984): 1984 Donruss #148 1984 Fleer #3 1984 Topps #773 1985 Fleer #172 1985 Topps #366

Born: October 2nd, 1972 Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Died: August 2nd, 2021 (Age 48) Comerio, Puerto Rico Positions: Pitcher Batted: Left Threw Right Teams: Seattle Mariners (1995-1997, 1999) Awards: Key Notes: Rafael Pitched four years in the major leagues, largely as a reliever, with a record of 11-7.  In 1996, he made his biggest big league mark with an 8-3 record, 4.28 ERA and a save in 53 games with the Seattle Mariners. Cards: Seattle Mariners 1995 Pacific Seattle Mariners #26 1996 Bowman #258 RC 1997 Pacific Crown Collection #183 1998 Pacific #181                                                                                                              ...