About These Players
Terry Hughes was only in the big leagues briefly in three seasons. Hughes played in only two games with a total of three at bats for the Chicago Cubs in 1970. He returned to the Majors in 1973 with the St. Louis Cardinals with whom he spent only 11 games and spent 1974 in 41 games with the Boston Red Sox.
Bill McNulty played in a total of nine games with the Oakland A's in 1969 and 1972. Though he was traded to the Texas Rangers in 1973, he never played a game on the big league roster.
Out of the three players, Ken Reitz had the most successful career. Reitz made his big league debut in 1972 and earned the starting third base spot immediately after being called up. In his 11-year career, Reitz played with the St. Louis Cardinals in eight of them. Known for his defense, Reitz won the Gold Glove in 1975 and led all National League third basemen in fielding percentage in six seasons. Reitz earned his only All-Star selection in 1980.
About This Card
Hughes, McNulty and Reitz all appear for their first times in the 1973 set. Hughes appears as a Cub, even though he was on the Cardinals roster and appeared in some games in 1973. McNulty was in the Rangers organization in 1973, but never played a game for Texas.
