As I mentioned earlier this week, I wanted to clear out my folder of unposted autograph scans before the end of the month. It may be the last day of February, but fortunately these are the last three.
Doug Flynn was a light-hitting, slick-fielding second baseman who had the misfortune to be traded for the most popular player in Mets history. I think it’s probably a good thing that he played in the late 70s and early 80s, because I’d hate to see how modern Mets fans would treat him.
Fleer’s inaugural 1980s offering doesn’t seem all that impressive, but I guess it was a big deal at the time. The design itself isn’t that bad, but the photography leaves something to be desired. Still, I prefer the 1981 set to the 1982 offering where nearly every card seems to use a shot that’s out of focus.
This card was an eBay purchase.
Dallas Green was a right-handed relief pitcher in the 1960s, playing mainly for the Philadelphia Phillies. He pitched in four games for the 1966 Mets without receiving a decision. He is better remembered as a manager, though. He led the Phillies to their first World Series title in 1980.
He didn’t fare as well managing the Mets, though. He presided over four consecutive losing seasons from 1993 through 1996, one of the worst periods in Mets history.
I got this signature through the mail last year.
Jack Heidemanm was another light-hitting 1970s infielder. Although he spent most of his career in Cleveland, Heidemann played for the Mets during parts of the 1975 and 1976 seasons. He had some great sideburns, didn’t he?
I got this signature through the mail last year.
Well, that clears out all of my old scans. Now I just need to finish updating my Mets autograph collection gallery and figure out which cards never got scanned. Maybe next off-season. 🙂
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