What a card: This card marks the beginning of Bobby Valentine's managerial career. He took over for the dismissed Doug Rader after the Rangers started the 1985 season 9-23.
My observation on the front: Valentine is one of the guys who I've seen age on cardboard through the 1970s, '80s, '90s and '00s. He looks relatively young here.
More opinion from me: I remember when Valentine received his first managerial opportunity. It was a big deal, probably because he was coaching for the Mets and everything is a big deal in New York.
Something you might know: Valentine made his first World Series (and postseason) in his 13th year as a manager when he led the Mets to the 2000 Series against the Yankees.
Something you might not know: Valentine managed more games (1,186) with one team (the Rangers) without winning a title in major league history.
My observation on the back: Valentine lost his first game as Rangers manager, 4-2, to the White Sox. Carlton Fisk hit the big blow, a two-run home run in the fourth inning that gave Chicago a 3-1 lead.
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