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#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Willie Hernández
Willie Hernández pitched in the big leagues for 13 years, earning three All-Star Game appearances and saving 147 games.
#CardCorner: 1982 Donruss Jody Davis
Playing the game’s most demanding position, Jody Davis reached offensive and defensive standards like few catchers before him.
#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Joaquín Andújar
Before, during and after those games, pitcher Joaquín Andújar always seemed to be at the center of the action.
#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Bill Caudill
Over nine big league seasons, Bill 'The Inspector' Caudill saved 106 games with four teams.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Al Cowens
Al Cowens — a former 75th-round draft pick — became a shining example of the Royals’ thriving farm system.
#CardCorner: 1983 Donruss Gary Gaetti
Gary Gaetti's 20-year big league career stated with a bang — a home run in his first at-bat.
#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Manny Trillo
Manny Trillo won three Gold Glove Awards, two Silver Slugger Awards and was named to four All-Star teams during his 17-year MLB career.
#CardCorner: 1986 Fleer Al Holland
Undrafted after finishing college, Al Holland's simple approach to pitching led to a 10-year big league career.
#CardCorner: 1983 Donruss Fred Lynn
For one season, however, no one may have had the impact Fred Lynn did in 1975 — his first full year in the big leagues.
#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Dave Dravecky
Dave Dravecky not only beat cancer and returned to win a major league game, he won much more – including the respect of millions of fans.
#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Ron LeFlore
Ron LeFlore's journey from prison to a nine-year major league career became one of the most startling stories in the history of the game.
#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Richie Zisk
When documenting the story of free agency in baseball, it is impossible to tell the tale without mentioning powerful Brooklyn-born outfielder Richie Zisk.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Lenny Randle
Few players of his time were at the center of attention as frequently as Lenny Randle was during his 12 years in the big leagues.
#CardCorner: 1991 Upper Deck Moises Alou
Moises Alou was a six-time All-Star and he won two Silver Slugger Awards during his 17 year major league career.
#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Dickie Thon
Dickie Thon was one of the game's great young players before a hit-by-pitch caused a lasting eye injury.
#CardCorner: 1990 Fleer Mark Langston
Left-hander Mark Langston was considered one of the most dominant pitchers of his era – and, for a time, was the highest-paid player in the game.
#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Mike Norris
A promising young starter, Mike Norris' career was off to a strong start before struggles with substance abuse. After several years away, he returned to a big league mound.
#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Andy Van Slyke
Andy Van Slyke won Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards and made three All-Star teams during his 13-year career.
#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Tom Candiotti
Nearly on his way out of baseball, Tom Candiotti harnessed a knuckleball into nine 200-inning seasons and a reputation as one of the most successful hurlers in the game.
#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Willie Upshaw
First baseman Willie Upshaw was one of the Blue Jays' mainstays during the 1980s.
#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson was considered one of the best all-around offensive players in the game for a time during his career in the 1980s and '90s.
#CardCorner: 1990 Topps José Rijo
At one point he was the youngest pitcher in the majors. He also earned World Series MVP honors. José Rijo's career saw him struggle, succeed and battle injuries during a 14-year career.
