I’m collecting the 1981 set, slowly but surely. This post is the latest in my quest for the completion.
- Card Facts – Ross Baumgarten – Chicago White Sox – card #398
- Purchase Price – $0.11 (part of a lot – 9/$.99)
- On the back (toon, bottom left) – Picked up victory in major league debut, August 16, 1978
- On the back (toon, bottom right) – Eleven days later he tossed his first big league shutout.
- Drafted by the White Sox in the 20th round.
- Debut – August 16, 1978
- 1978-1981 (White Sox), 1982 (Pirates)
- Born in Highland Park, IL
Was 4th place on Rookie of the Year voting in 1979 after a 13 win season. The only time in his career where his win total reached double digits. Was 0-5 in the National League after being traded to the Pirates.
- Cards I have in this set – 4
- Total price paid – $0.44
- Average price per card – $0.11
- Cards left to purchase – 722
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