John:
One thing you have to keep in mind about the Piersal/Cline etc. is the coins were planned out in early 1961 not 1962. These had a huge lead time in order to get players to sign contracts, get photos do artwork, design and get the shells made etc.
Don't know why they selected Bond instead of to take the place of Piersall with the Indians. Was Bond a bigger prospect than Cline?
They did make changes right up to the expansion draft which was after the 1961 season, but as mentioned the coins were in the works early in 1961. I have internal records that I would have to dig out to see what is the earliest paperwork I have..
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