1981 terry kennedy

terry kennedy was part of the rollie fingers trade between the padres and the cardinals in december of 1980. here is his 1981 o-pee-chee card:

here's the topps front:

now the o-pee-chee back:

and the topps back:

kennedy, who instantly became the padres' starting catcher for the next six seasons, was named to the all-star team in 1981.  he grounded out in his only appearance in the midsummer classic, but hit .301 for the pads during the season.  in 1982, kennedy busted out with 21 home runs and 97 rbi, finishing 14th in the league mvp voting.

voici à vous, 1981 terry kennedy!

1987 terry kennedy

terry kennedy was traded from the padres to the orioles in october of 1986.  here is his 1987 o-pee-chee card:

here's the topps front:

now the o-pee-chee back:

and the topps back:

kennedy spent just two seasons with the orioles before heading back to the national league west, but in his first year in baltimore, he hit 18 home runs and was named to the all-star team.  he started the game for the american league, and caught the first six innings before giving way to matt nokes.

kennedy's dad, bob kennedy, played for a bunch of teams in the 50's before becoming a manager (or head coach as the cubs called it), and kennedy is trying to follow in his footsteps by managing in the minor leagues.  he is currently managing in the padres' system. 

voici à vous, 1987 terry kennedy!