1971 Topps #620, Hi-Number ⭐️ Frank Howard
There's nothing like a well loved card that you pulled as a kid and has remained in your PC through the years.
I pulled this card in the Summer of 1971 and loved it well.
I love it just as much today.
Frank Howard, "Hondo", was one of the most feared power hitters of his era.

He was 6-foot-7 and weighed over 250 pounds.
He was a physical marvel and carried the additional nicknames of "The Capital Punisher" and "The Washington Monument," with the Senators.
He finished his career with 382 home runs at a time when 30 home runs was a huge season.
Trivia Time --
Frank hit the last home run in Washington Senators history (1971), and

He hit the first home run in Texas Rangers history after the franchise relocated.

1971 Topps #118, Cookie Rojas 🍪
1952 Topps #365, Cookie Lavagetto 🍪
Today, March 18th, is National Cookie Day!
Happy Cookie Day to all who celebrate!
Two famous "Cookies" for your celebration today!
Have a great day!

1971 Topps #341, Steve Garvey ⭐ RC
Steve Garvey was one of my favorite non-Pirates growing up.
I begged my Dad to take me to see him play when the Dodgers visited Pittsburgh.
I remember he was a fantastic hitter and clutch too.
Steve Garvey won multiple MVP awards during his 19-year career (1969–1987). His most prominent award was the 1974 N.L. MVP with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also was a two-time All-Star Game MVP (1974, 1978) and a two-time NL Championship Series MVP (1978, 1984)
I think he will make it into the Hall of Fame some day.
I think he is deserving.

1971 Topps #290, Tony Oliva⭐
On the field, Tony Oliva was elected to the Hall of Fame and a truly great player whose peak was brilliant, even if injuries shortened it.

He was a 3× A.L. batting champion (1964, 1965, 1971); AL Rookie of the Year (1964); 8× A.L. All-Star; led the A.L. in hits five times; and was one of the A.L.'s most feared right-handed hitters in the 1960s.
Off the field, Tony Oliva is described as honest, humble, gracious, and generous -- a model of character and integrity.

I love cards with blue sky in the background. Just gives the feeling that it's a perfect day for baseball.

Jim Palmer was 20-9 with a 2.68 ERA in 1971, part of a legendary Orioles rotation that featured four 20 game winners. He went 2-0 in 3 solid post-season starts, but Baltimore came up just short of repeating, losing to Roberto Clemente's Pirates in 7 games.