1981 Topps–Frank Tanana #369

I’m collecting the 1981 set, slowly but surely. This post is the latest in my quest for the completion.

• Card Facts – Frank Tanana – California Angels – Card #369
• Purchase Price – $0.05 (part of a lot – 100/$4.99)
• On the back (toon, bottom left) – Led American League with 269 strikeouts in 1975.
• On the back (toon, bottom right) – Topped junior circuit with 2.54 ERA during 1977 seasons.
• Drafted by the California Angels in the 1st round (13th pick) of the 1971 amateur draft.
• Debut – September 9, 1973.
• 1973-1980 (Angels), 1981 (Red Sox), 1982-1985 (Rangers), 1985-1992 (Tigers), 1993 (Mets), 1993 (Yankees)
• Born in Detroit, MI

Was a 3 time All-Star (1976-1978). Frank led the league in ERA in 1977 (2.54). Led the league in strikeouts in 1975 (269) and was in the top 3 in 1976 (2nd, 261) and 1977 (3rd, 205) too. In 1977 he led the league in shutouts with 7.

• Cards I have posted in this set – 13
• Total price paid – $1.19
• Average price per card – $0.09
• Cards left to post – 713

When I hear Frank Tanana, I think of his 1985 Topps when he played for Detroit. I remember him from the mid 80’s on.