The primary catcher for most the expansion Senator’s exsistance….Cuban
born….Entering into play the Senators were his third try at a franchise…prior
to that played on the Indianapolis Clowns, baseball's answer to the Harlen
Globetrotters…Exceptional start for a catcher of his time…..Marked a .254 and .248 BA in first two seasons starting in 1966.... had a trademark strong
throwing arm ….Made the All Star game in his second season….Never the same after
1967….suffered through a terrible 1968 which included a demotion to AAA
Buffalo….Returned regular duty in 1969 but never truly got his batting stroke
back….His best post 1967 BA in Capitol City was .229….Traded to the Braves for Hal King after
1971 season….A true backup in Atlanta but no strong improvement at the plate….1972
back upped Earl Williams….1973 was behind Johnny Oates….His last season 1974
was third string behind Oates and Vic Correll….Did pair up Clown Alumnus Hank
Aaron while in Atlanta and they became friends.
Pretty good airbrush job on the helmet!
ReplyDeleteIt isn't bad. It helps that it is a batting helmet and it is black.
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