Munson photobomb

[Bigdaddy]

Originally Posted by Gr8Beldini

That's not a definite Munson on Melton's '72 card. Two other possibles: 1971 Topps Rich Reese and 1972 Yaz in Action (both Yankee catchers pictured).

You are right on the Melton card. I believe that may be Jake Gibbs. I had read on a 'website we shall not name' that it was Munson, but upon further inspection, I believe it is Gibbs. Doesn't look like Munson's squat.

[Gr8Beldini]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

You are right on the Melton card. I believe that may be Jake Gibbs. I had read on a 'website we shall not name' that it was Munson, but upon further inspection, I believe it is Gibbs. Doesn't look like Munson's squat.

The picture looks MUCH more like Gibbs than it does Munson. Checking Baseball Reference, Gibbs started two home games against the White Sox in 1971. July 17 and July 18 (both day games - Melton card definitely a day game). Melton struck out 3 times July 18 (and swinging and missing in the card) so I'd lean toward the photo being taken on July 18, 1971.

[Gr8Beldini]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-TOPPS-...dasL2&LH_BIN=1

This is, without question, Munson photobombing the 1971 George Spriggs.

[Bigdaddy]

Nice catch.