It seems some people are missing the beauty of these 1972 'In Action' cards. While there are a ton of the usual staid in-game shots--people running, pitching and hitting--the anomalies like this Clemente are stellar. Not exactly what you would call the same, tired old shot. Instead, it shows a subtle nuance in the game--being frustrated with a 'bad' call by the umpire. The Bob Barton is another one that seems odd on its face, but it's what a catcher does a number of times during the game--chasing an uncatchable foul ball back to the screen. These photos provide a more complete, rounded look at an MLB game.
And among the action shots, I love the Tito Fuentes and the grinning Bobby Bonds. Great stuff!!
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