Wow, it's been three weeks! I didn't intend to take a lengthy break from this blog, but to be fair, I was on vacation for one of those weeks with very limited Internet access. Anyway, let's get back on the horse with Bob Sadowski. That's a very interesting backdrop behind Bob. I think that's a stadium overhang, and to my untrained eye it looks like Chavez Ravine. But as always, I welcome any corrections you may have to offer.
-A Pittsburgh native, he signed with the Cardinals in 1958 at age twenty.
-Was traded to the Braves along with Gene Oliver in exchange for Lew Burdette in 1963.
-Twirled his only career shutout on September 5, 1963, blanking the Pirates on eight hits and striking out a dozen.
-Tied a major league record by striking out in all five at-bats on April 20, 1964.
-Held Willie Stargell to one hit in 13 career at-bats (.077 AVG).
Kevin, love this blog, the O's, and 1965 Topps. I'm thinking that's a spring training facility, not Chavez Ravine (does Bob have his Braves home whites on?), but I could be wrong.
ReplyDeleteKevin, Doug beat me to it. Those appear to be home whites but more than that the Chavez roof is much higher. From the angle of the shot it looks very much like a one deck stadium.
ReplyDeleteIt is the Braves' longtime Spring Training stadium at West Palm Beach. Saw the Orioles play the Braves there several times in the 80s. For a while, the Braves shared the facility in the 80s with the Expos. Check out some Braves cards over the 25 years post '65 and you'll see it.
ReplyDelete'65 Topps is a great year!
Thanks for the help, guys! I thought Bob was wearing home whites, so that's why I left it up to the peanut gallery to lend a hand. You didn't disappoint me.
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