Roberto Clemente was elected to the Class of 1973 following his untimely death earlier that year. His only classmate was Warren Spahn.
The back of the card discusses the impact both these fine men had on the game.
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Card #37 : Class of 73
We just watched six new former ball players have their names called for election into the Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Two were selected by veterans committee last month and four more last week. It looks to be a very long day for the Class of 2018.
Roberto Clemente was elected to the Class of 1973 following his untimely death earlier that year. His only classmate was Warren Spahn.
Oddly enough both players wore number 21 in their careers.
The back of the card discusses the impact both these fine men had on the game.
Roberto Clemente was elected to the Class of 1973 following his untimely death earlier that year. His only classmate was Warren Spahn.
The back of the card discusses the impact both these fine men had on the game.
Never knew that Clemente go into Cooperstown in 1973. Are there any other players who got automatically into the Hall?
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