What a card: Jerry Royster had completed the last of nine seasons with the Braves when this card was issued. He signed with the Padres as a free agent in January 1985.
My observation on the front: I like the Braves' '80s uniforms more than what they wear now, although this is likely a spring training look.
More opinion from me: I distinctly remember being disappointed pulling Royster's 1977 Topps card as it's his first solo card and it shows him with the Braves. Royster came up with the Dodgers and I had looked forward to a card of him in a Dodger uniform. That day never came as Royster was dealt to Atlanta in the Dusty Baker deal.
Something you might know: Royster managed the Milwaukee Brewers in 2002 after his former Dodgers teammate, Davey Lopes, was fired just 15 games into the season. Royster didn't last to 2003 as he was fired after the season.
Something you might not know: Royster was the first non-Korean to manage in South Korea's pro leagues when he took over the Lotte Giants. In his first season, he took the team to the playoffs for the first time in nine years.
My observation on the back: Royster is divorced from Kathy. They have two daughters, Kristie and Kara.
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