It seems that all ballplayers are studs, good looking guys who are big and fit. There are exceptions like Bartolo Colon or the
ever-increasing Miguel Cabrera, but most fit this stereotype. A quick rummage through cards of the
70's shows that this wasn't always the case. Take into consideration: ED BRINKMAN.
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Edwin Albert Brinkam looks like he could be your uncle or a
kitchen appliance salesman from Topeka. He played for 15 seasons, was an All-Star in 1973 and won a Gold Glove in 1972 (only 7 errors at SS while playing in 156 games). He actually finished 9th in MVP voting in 1972 despite batting .203 and slugging just .279 (
OPS+ of 59). His glove must have been terrific.
His poor stats at the plate can only be attributed to his batting stance, which oddly enough looks like my mother's.
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They probably still "make 'em like they used to", they just don't draft them.
2 comments:
That guy is the "Stud" of the century!
Can you please e-mail me on our TA&G trade, I can't seem to find any other way to contact you, and wanted to send you a scan of the cards I was going to send.
Thanks,
Fred
Gem Mint Genius
You know the ladies were lining up for Big Ed back in the '70s.
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