Bespectacled Baseball

Sep 08

I did not actually wind up with a career batting average of .200! It was .215 thank you very much

I did not actually wind up with a career batting average of .200! It was .215 thank you very much

Sep 07

Reggie “Big Pimpin” Jackson Rockin the Specs in 1975 Topps

1975 Topps

If ever there was a Hall of Famer who rocked a pair of spectacles with style it was Reggie Jackson. Not only does this gem from 1975 Topps capture the essence of the player, it captures the spirit of the 70’s with his gold, oversized frames.

Image courtesy of CardboardConnection.com’s Reggie Jackson baseball card page.

Jul 14

I was the only rookie picked for the All-Star Game in 1988. I’m “a lot like Pete Rose,” an NL scout said. “He looks unorthodox, but he’ll run through a wall for you and kill somebody to score a run.”

I was the only rookie picked for the All-Star Game in 1988. I’m “a lot like Pete Rose,” an NL scout said. “He looks unorthodox, but he’ll run through a wall for you and kill somebody to score a run.”

Jul 13

I was thoroughly underwhelming my whole career, so much so that the editor of this site can’t find a single interesting or nice thing to say.

I was thoroughly underwhelming my whole career, so much so that the editor of this site can’t find a single interesting or nice thing to say.

Jul 12

I hit .307 with 21 HR for the A’s in 1977.

I hit .307 with 21 HR for the A’s in 1977.

Jul 11

I am a “Rock of Gibralter” behind the plate and enemy runners know just how hard that rock can be. I like to play golf after the baseball season.

I am a “Rock of Gibralter” behind the plate and enemy runners know just how hard that rock can be. I like to play golf after the baseball season.

Jul 10

I was known for scuffing baseballs to give myself an advantage. It helped me win 20 games, and strike out 172 with a 3.10 ERA (and 9 CG) in 1989.

I was known for scuffing baseballs to give myself an advantage. It helped me win 20 games, and strike out 172 with a 3.10 ERA (and 9 CG) in 1989.

Jul 09

I had .290 in 1981 with 10 HR and 25 SB.

I had .290 in 1981 with 10 HR and 25 SB.

Jul 08

At Columbia in ‘53 I set a league record with 436 putouts. I hit .275 for the Cubs in 1957.

At Columbia in ‘53 I set a league record with 436 putouts. I hit .275 for the Cubs in 1957.

Jul 07

I led all major league outfielders with 18 assists in ‘87. It was the third straight year I topped the NL in outfield assists. An aggressive player, I had my most productive season in ‘85 when I played in the All-Star Game.

I led all major league outfielders with 18 assists in ‘87. It was the third straight year I topped the NL in outfield assists. An aggressive player, I had my most productive season in ‘85 when I played in the All-Star Game.