HOF trivia

[barrysloate]

Harmon Killebrew appeared in the 1955 Topps set (but not 1957). Was he also in the 1975 Topps set?

[Robextend]

Yea, I am pretty sure I have Killebrew's 1975 Topps card laying around here somewhere...

[nolemmings]

Killebrew's final Topps card was issued in 1975. As for HOFers whose entire Topps run is found between 1957-1975, I believe the three mentioned are it--Marichal, Cepeda and Musial. As for those whose run starts with 1957 Topps but does not last through 1975, add Koufax, Drysdale, Mazeroski, and Bunning. For those who lasted until 1975 but came after 1957, add Gibson.

[JasonL]

Why not?
had never paid attention to his cards before...

[Robextend]

I am not sure if there is another reason, but I am guessing because he spent most of the 1956 seaosn in the minors they decided not to include him...but again not sure.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Todd:

First Koufax card - 1955 Topps

[nolemmings]

woops, my bad on Sandy. Don't know what I was thinking, as I used to own that card.

Killebrew was a bonus baby who saw very limited action those first two years, and seemed destined to require more minor league seasoning. He's somewhat lucky to have a 1958 card as well, as he only saw action in 9 big league games in 1957.