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#CardCorner: 1987 Donruss Aurelio López
Over 11 big league seasons, Aurelio López became one of the most successful relief pitchers in the game.
#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Bob Knepper
Bob Knepper won 146 games in the big leagues, with more than 20 percent of those victories coming via shutouts.
#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Keith Moreland
Keith Moreland played 12 big league seasons and established himself as one of the best fastball hitters in the game.
#CardCorner: 1967 Topps Vic Davalillo
Vic Davalillo played 16 years in the big leagues and became one of the most successful pinch-hitters in history.
#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Bob Stanley
Bob Stanley will always be remembered for Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. But the two-time All-Star was one of the most durable and effective relievers of his generation.
#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Lloyd Moseby
Lloyd Moseby was the face of a young Blue Jays squad that became a powerhouse in the 1980s.
#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Joel Youngblood
Joel Youngblood entered his name into the record books with hits for two teams on the same day in 1982.
#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Leon Durham
Leon Durham helped power the Cubs back into contention in the early and mid-1980s.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Greg Minton
Greg Minton's 1978 Topps card was memorable. But his career as a reliever was record-setting.
#CardCorner: 1988 Donruss Hubie Brooks
Hubie Brooks was part of a new generation of shortstops who could hit for power.
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps John Hiller
Once the holder of the single-season saves record, John Hiller overcame physical challenges to become one of the best relievers of his era.
#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Tippy Martinez
Relying on a curveball that was among the best in the game, Tippy Martinez closed games for the outstanding Orioles teams of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Frank White
In his 18-year big league career, Frank White became one of the most respected players in the game.
#CardCorner: 1986 Donruss Ed Whitson
In his 15-year career, Ed Whitson became a walking advertisement for perseverance during his final years, when he seemed to get better with every season deep into his 30s.
#CardCorner: 1974 Topps John Milner
Over 12 big league seasons, John 'The Hammer' Milner was known for his powerful left-handed swing and resemblance to Hank Aaron.
#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.
