1982 Topps RC
Well we all know that Danny Ainge didn't go on to play baseball as he chose a path leading to the NBA. I know there have been a handful of 2 sport stars, but I've always liked baseball cards of players who went on to excel at another sport. Crinky Wrappers, this is headed to you along with a few other things I picked up. In fact there will be several little care packages going out the first of the week to people I have traded with.
I didn't live in Florida when Ainge was with the Jays, but I have seen a lot of other sports "stars" trying to play baseball in the hot florida sun aka low level minor leagues. guys like michael jordan and ricky williams come to mind. I think it shows how hard this game really is that a superstar athlete in another sport just can't step in and be dominant... Few actually made a success at it... Dave DeBushere comes to mind and that guy from Florida State who was really fast...
ReplyDeleteNeon Deion...I've got a small, but nice collection of both baseball & football cards of his. Only other card in my collection that relates to this post is a Fleer Excel minor league card of former Carolina Panthers QB Chris Weinke.
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