What a card: Mookie Wilson put together a third consecutive year of similar stats for the Mets in 1984. Six hundred-plus plate appearances, a batting average in the .270s, lots of stolen bases, doubles and triples and modest power.
My observation on the front: Pretty much everything you think about Mookie Wilson's persona is right here on this card.
More opinion from me: This card kicks off a binder page in the set that is filled with future postseason heroes and goats. Wilson is the perfect start.
Something you might know: Wilson hit the most famous ground ball in World Series history, a roller that scooted between the legs of the Red Sox's Bill Buckner to score the winning run in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.
Something you might not know: Wilson nearly became a Red Sox six years after his famous hit during the 1991-92 offseason. The Red Sox, however, decided to sign Herm Winningham instead. It was Wilson's last chance and he then retired.
My observation on the back: Maybe the reason that John and Paul didn't reach the majors is because they didn't have a cool name like their brother. (P.S.: Mookie's given name is William).
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What a great looking card.
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