VINTAGE TWINS HEROES WANTLIST
Below is a list of cards needed to fulfill my Minnesota Twins Vintage Heroes collection. My definition of a "vintage" player is any player who's rookie year in the major leagues was prior to 1980. Some of the players in this collection were superstars while others were just characters of the game. Some of these players spent their entire time with the Minnesota Twins while others had very short stints with the team. That is what makes baseball and collecting baseball cards so enjoyable!
THE BIG THREE...
ROD CAREW - I personally share the birthday of Rod Carew (day-not year), one of the best hitters in the major leagues in the late 60's, 70's, and 80's. His career spanned from 1967 to 1985 and in that time won 7 AL batting titles and appeared in 18 straight All-Star games. Hall of Fame inductee: 1991.
Complete - However, I would be happy to accept any of his cards in NM-Mint condition to upgrade the ones that I have.
HARMON KILLEBREW - One of the most prolific home run hitters of the 60's and 70's Harmon Killebrew hit 573 career home runs. Nicknamed "The Killer", Harmon was actually a gentle giant. I was blessed to meet and talk with Harmon on a couple different occasions and I was totally impressed with his kindness and very personal demeanor. Hall of Fame inductee: 1984.
Complete - However, I would be happy to accept any of his cards in NM-Mint condition to upgrade the ones that I have.
TONY OLIVA - From childhood, Tony "O" was by far my favorite major league baseball player. There was something about the way he dug into the batter's box and watching his smooth natural left handed swing that mesmerized me as a youth. Tony was a Cuban born and played in the majors from 1962 to 1976. In that time he won 3 AL batting titles and was an 8 time All-Star. Following his playing career he went on to coach and fill other roles for the Minnesota Twins. In 2021, the Major League Baseball recognized his accomplishments and inducted Tony (Pedro) Oliva into the Hall of Fame. Regardless of this great honor bestowed upon him Tony "O" would have always been in my Hall of Fame! Hall of Fame inductee: 2022 - I was there!
Complete - However, I would be happy to accept any of his cards in NM-Mint condition to upgrade the ones that I have.
OTHER VINTAGE TWINS HEROES TOPPS WANTLISTS
Bob Allison
Twins HOF
1958-1970
Complete
Upgrade
1970 - #635
Earl Battey
Twins HOF
1957-1967
Complete
Bert Blyleven
MLB Hall of Fame
Twins HOF
1971-1993
Complete
Dave Goltz
1973-1983
Complete
Jim Grant
Twins HOF
1958-1972
Complete
Jim Kaat
MLB Hall of Fame
Twins HOF
1960-1983
Complete
Jerry Koosman
1968-1986
Complete
Billy Martin
1952-1986
1952 - Topps #175
1953 - Topps #87
1955 -
1956 - Topps #181
1958 - Topps #271
1959 - Topps #295
1962 - Topps #84
1975 - Topps #511
1983T - Topps #66
1985T - Topps #78
Paul Molitor
MLB Hall of Fame
1978-1998
Complete
Jack Morris
MLB Hall of Fame
1977-1994
Complete
Camilo Pascual
Twins HOF
1955-1970
Complete
Jim Perry
Twins HOF
1959-1975
Complete
Roy Smalley
1975-1987
Complete
Luis Tiant
1965-1983
Complete
Cesar Tovar
Twins HOF
1965-1977
Complete
Zoilo Versalles
Twins HOF
1961-1970
Complete
Dave Winfield
MLB Hall of Fame
1973-1994
Complete
Twins Team Cards
1961-1981
1962 – Topps #584