1983 Topps, Rick Dempsey

Card No. 138

Another day, another catcher card here at the Jukebox....Today it's 24-year big leaguer and member of the Orioles Hall of Fame, Rick Dempsey....Spent half his career in Baltimore, where he contributed to a pair of A.L. pennants and a World Series title....His first appearance in a Topps set came in 1972 when he shared a "Rookie Stars" card with two other Twins neophytes....Rick was named MVP of the '83 Series when he hit a blistering .385 with a homer and 2 RBIs, helping the O's thwart the Phils in five games.

*MK*

1983 Topps, Willie McGee

Card No. 49

One of my favorite rookie cards from the decade of the '80s most certainly would be this one of the great Willie McGree....From the off-centered action shot to the sneering inset photo to the backdrop of the Shea Stadium outfield wall, there's just so much to love....McGee was featured in every regular Topps set from 1983 through 1994....Interestingly, his last Topps card was in '94 even though he played through the '99 season....Led the Cards and finished 12th in the N.L with 172 base hits in '83.

*MK*