1982 doug decinces

with cal ripken jr in the fold, the orioles traded doug decinces to the angels in january of 1982.  here's his 1982 o-pee-chee card:

here's the topps front:

now the o-pee-chee back:

and the topps back:

decinces responded with a career year for the al west champion angels in 1982.  he hit .301 with 42 doubles, 30 home runs and 97 rbi - all career highs - and finished 3rd in the league mvp voting.  in the postseason, decinces hit .316 in the angels' 5-game alcs loss to the brewers.

voici à vous, 1982 doug decinces!