Happy 50th birthday Michael Young. The 7 time All Star was the 2005 AL Batting champ, 2006 All Star Game MVP & had a lifetime batting average of .300 with 2,375 hits. Known as a versatile infielder, Mike won one Gold Glove. Here is a complete career run of Topps base cards.

Happy 46th birthday Jose Bautista. The 6 time All Star had 344 career HR & led the AL in HR in 2010 & 2011. Joey was the first player to appear on 5 diff MLB rosters in one season (2002 O’s, Rays, Royals, Mets, Pirates). Here is the complete run of his Topps base cards.

Sandy Alomar, Sr. was born on this date (1943-2025). The father of Sandy Jr. & HOFer Roberto played 14 seasons and was an All Star once (1970). Alomar led the AL in at bats in both 1970 & 1971. Here is the complete career run of his Topps base cards plus 1989 Bowman Father/Son.

Happy 77th birthday George Hendrick. The 4 time All Star won two World Series (72, 82) and had 1,980 hits, 267 HR and 1,111 RBI for his career. He led the Cardinals in HR each year from 1980 to 1983. Here is the complete career run of his Topps base cards plus 1977 OPC.

Happy 84th birthday Willie Horton. The 4 time All Star won a World Series title in 1968 and had 325 HR and 1,163 RBI for his career. On 8/2/1970, Horton literally saved Al Kaline’s life (see note) during a game. Here is the complete career run of his Topps base cards.

Jim Gilliam was born on this date (1928-1978). The 4 time World Series winner (55,59,63,65) was the 1953 NL ROY. He collected 2,000+ hits & was a two time All Star. He was a long time coach for LA. Here is the complete career run of his Topps & Bowman base cards.

Tim McCarver was born on this date (1941-2023). Tim was a 2 time World Series champ (64,67) & played in four decades (1959-1980). As a broadcaster he won the prestigious Ford C. Frick award & was the voice of the post-season for a generation. Here is his complete Topps career run

Happy 34th birthday Bryce Harper. The 9 time All Star has won 2 NL MVP awards (15,21), the 2022 NLCS MVP & the 2012 NL ROY. He currently had 392 career home runs. Here is a complete career run of his Topps base cards with a couple of rookie variations added.

Happy 81st birthday Jim Palmer. The HOFer had the most wins in the 1970s & is the only pitcher with a World Series title in 3 different decades. He has 3 Cy Young awards (73,75,76), a no-hitter, 268 wins & 4 Gold Gloves. Here is a complete career run of his Topps base cards.

Happy 86th birthday Tommy Harper. He led the AL in steals twice (69,73) & runs once (65). Harper was the first batter in both the Seattle Pilots (4/8/69) & Milwaukee Brewers (4/7/70) franchise history. Here is the complete career run of his Topps base cards.

Happy 85th birthday Art Shamsky. Famous member of 1969 World Champion Mets. Art hit a HR in 4 consecutive at bats in 1966 and is the only player in MLB history to have a 3 HR game when he wasn’t in the starting lineup. Here is the complete career run of his Topps base cards.

Happy 80th birthday Al Oliver. The 7 time All Star & 1971 World Series champ hit .300+ 9 straight years, had 2,743 hits & 1,326 RBI. He hit the last HR at Forbes Field. Here is the complete career run of his Topps base cards.

Happy 58th birthday Trevor Hoffman. The HOFer and 7 time All Star is the NL career leader in Saves with 601.  He was converted from shortstop to pitcher while in the Reds organization. Here is a complete career run of his Topps base cards.

Happy 57th birthday Jose Valentin. The switch-hitting middle infielder had good power at his position for the era hitting 249 career HR. He hit 25+ HR for 5 straight seasons from 2000-2004. Here is a complete career run of his Topps base cards.

Happy 64th birthday Sid Fernandez. The 2 time All Star and 1986 World Series champion had 114 career wins and holds the 3rd lowest ratio of hits to innings pitched in MLB history behind Ryan & Koufax. Here is a complete career run of his Topps base cards.

Happy 91st birthday Tony Kubek. He was the 1957 AL ROY & a 4 time All Star. Tony appeared in 6 World Series for the Yankees (winning in 58,61,62) & broadcast 12 more. Kubek was the 2009 Ford Frick award winner. Here is a complete run of his Topps base cards.

Happy 51st birthday Orlando Hernandez. “El Duque” won 4 World Series titles (98-00,05) & was the 1999 ALCS MVP. He was the first player to win an Olympic gold medal & a World Series title. Here is a complete career run of his Topps base cards.

Happy 50th birthday Pat Burrell. The first overall pick in the 1998 draft was a 2 time World Series champ (08,10) & hit 292 career home runs. Here is a complete career run of his Topps base cards.