What a card: This is the 23rd rookie card to appear in the 1985 Topps Traded set. Jim Presley appeared in 70 games for Seattle in 1984 and probably should have received a card in the flagship set. But then Presley blasted 28 home runs in 1985 and Topps finally woke up.
My observation on the front: The player in the background is catcher Bob Kearney.
More opinion from me: This isn't the first time in the set that we've seen these particular Mariners uniforms, but I'm sure they're giving some readers a major case of the nostalgies.
Something you might know: Presley began his career as a slugging corner infielder, hitting more than 20 home runs each year between 1985-87.
Something you might not know: When the Mariners traded pitcher Mark Langston to the Expos in 1989, Presley called it "the saddest day in Mariners history." On that sad day, Seattle obtained Randy Johnson.
My observation on the back: Dave Kingman finished with 16 grand slams, which currently ranks 10th in major league history.
The blog wants to speak now: The TV category is updated.
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