Gary Matthews enjoyed 16 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Giants, Braves, Phillies, Cubs and Mariners. Matthews was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1973 with the Giants and selected to the All-Star Game in 1979 with the Braves. His son, Gary Jr., last played in the Major Leagues for the Mets in 2010.
Tom Paciorek enjoyed 18 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Dodgers, Braves, Mariners, White Sox, Mets and Rangers. His finest season came in the strike-shortened season of 1981 with the Mariners in which he hit .326 with 14 home runs and 66 RBIs and was selected as an All-Star. His brothers, John and Jim each saw playing time in the Majors very briefly.
Jorge Roque played in 65 games over four Major League seasons. Roque played for the Cardinals from 1970 through 1972. He was traded to the Expos prior to the 1973 season for veteran catcher, Tim McCarver. Roque played his last game in the Majors in 1973.
About This Card
Matthews appears on a Topps first for the first time in the 1973 set. Paciorek appears for the first time in the 1971 set while Roque appears for the first time in the 1972 set.
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