Why this card is awesome: Because Sutter doesn't look very happy in this photo, perhaps because he just missed the entire 1987 season due to injury.
Cool stat: Sutter has 2 of only 9 seasons in history where a reliever pitched at least 100 innings, had an ERA+ of at least 180, and struck out a least a batter per inning. Dick Radatz also has 2 of those 9 seasons.
Hall of Fame count: 16
5 comments:
He must be upset because the Bravos can only afford mesh hats.
I have this exact same card, however, it's thicker, with blue edge. And the number on the back isn't a number, it's a letter, E.
i'm not sure if it's an error card or not. It mentions Sutter and breaking a save record.
Luke, that sounds like a 1988 Topps wax box bottom. It's probably not the exact same photo, but one taken at the same time. From time to time, I've checked eBay to see if I could pick up a complete set of the box bottom cards from that year--I think there were 12 or 16 or so. I'd like to show them on this blog if I can.
Bruce was one of the best relievers ever. He made the Cardinals a team that could win the World Series. It sure wasn't Ken Oberkfell at third that made them winners. His 1977 season ranks right up there with the absoulte best ever.
interesting. I always wondered about that card....
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