1980 Topps, Mickey Rivers

Card No. 485

Probably most remembered for his stint as a Yankee, here we find Mickey Rivers--the Ranger--ready to take his cuts in the batting cage....This is Mickey's first Rangers card...."Mick the Quick" was a part of two World Series winners during the late '70s in the Bronx....His given name is John....Mickey's rookie card can be found in the '72 Topps set....His 'sunset' Topps card appeared in '85....Had a brilliant 1980 season for Texas, collecting a career-best 210 base hits to the tune of a .333 average.

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1980 Topps, Rusty Staub

Card No. 660

This card from 1980 Topps captures affable All-Star Rusty Staub in his second go-round with the Montreal Expos....Rusty appeared in the 1969 through '71 Topps sets as an Expo, as well....Nicknamed "Le Grand Orange" during his Montreal days for his unmistakable red hair...Staub's first appearance in a Topps set was 1963 where he shared a "Rookie Stars" card with Duke Carmel, Bill Haas, and Dick Phillips....Played the 1980 season for the Texas Rangers, batting an even .300 over 340 ABs. 

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