I used to have this card growing up and somewhere along the way I traded it. Since then. I’ve wanted to pick up another one for a while. Actually, I think some of these All-Star, team leaders, league, leaders, and another multi player cards are a really good value. I want to eventually upgrade to one and higher grade but for now this scratches the itch I’ve had for this card.

Jerry Koosman RC 1968 Topps. Some other bum is on there too, but I don’t think he amounted to much. 😂

"I spent five years in the minors and wanted to get my picture taken in a Braves uniform for my hometown paper. I wanted everybody to see that I played in the big leagues. Once I got there, I just hoped I was good enough to be there another day, another week, another month, another year." - Phil Niekro

This is one of the most legendary pitching seasons in baseball history:

• ERA: 1.12 — Modern MLB record for lowest ERA in a single season (since 1920).

• Wins: 22

• Complete Games: 28

• Shutouts: 13

• Innings Pitched: 304.2

• Strikeouts: 268

• WHIP: 0.853

• Batting average against: .184

• ERA+ (Adjusted ERA): 258 (incredible; league average is 100)

That season was so dominant that MLB lowered the mound from 15 inches to 10 inches starting in 1969 to give hitters a better chance.

Got this today. Only one soft corner.