Topps Rookie award for Second Base….skinny as a rail…Drafted
by the Angels in 1965 and worked his way up the farm system…. In 1970 Doug came
off a tremendous AAA season in Hawaii on what is considered by some as best
minor leagues team history…The Islanders team made up of Angel prospects and
MLB vets who wanted to exit their career in tropical paradise… team went 98-48
with the player’s ages ranging 22 to 42…In 1971 there were high hopes for the
Doug who along with Ken Tatum were keys in the trade that sent fan
favorite and Boston native Tony Conigliaro to the Angels*… Doug, while playing
seven years with the Bosox, never quite lived up to expectations, hobbled by
injuries…When healthy he was productive, fast, incredibly quick in the field,
and overall very good….however suffered multiple beanings…Rookie year had career highs
in ABs, HRs, SBs, Doubles and Total Bases…Finished 4th in ROY
balloting…In 1972 he upped his average to .260 and won a Gold Glove but once
again couldn’t stay healthy….1974 brought less playing time, a trend that would
continue each season until he was released in 1977…1975 he had to share 2nd
base with early-season acquisition Denny Doyle…Denny thrived and Doug's production diminished….Played in only one game and had only 1 At-Bat for both
playoff and WS.
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stance with no identifying features…Yankee Catcher…so most likely taken at
Yankee Stadium..
*Tony C flopped horribly in Anaheim…Ken’s story was written earlier…
Card back is still Pat Corrales' card.
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