DISCOVER HISTORY

Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love. 

#CardCorner: 1982 Donruss Tim Flannery

A beloved member of the Padres for 11 seasons, Tim Flannery helped San Diego win its first National League pennant before embarking on a coaching career that saw him earn three World Series rings with the Giants.

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#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Gary Redus

The author of perhaps the most dominant season in Minor League Baseball history, Gary Redus went on to play 13 years in the big leagues while helping the Pirates win three National League East titles.

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#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Cleon Jones

A hero of the 1969 New York Mets World Series champions, Cleon Jones was a gifted outfielder whose bat was the centerpiece of New York's lineup for a decade.

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#CardCorner: 1971 Topps Mickey Lolich

Mickey Lolich was a Tigers World Series hero before becoming one of the most durable starters of the Modern Era.

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#CardCorner: 1995 Donruss Wayne Kirby

The owner of the first game-winning hit in the history of Jacobs Field, Wayne Kirby spent eight seasons in the big leagues before becoming a respected coach.

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#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Mark Littell

The hard-throwing right-hander who pitched nine years for Kansas City and St. Louis was one of the best relievers of the late 1970s.

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#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Lance Johnson

Lance Johnson parlayed speed and hustle into a 14-year big league career that featured a World Series appearance, five triples titles and league-best hit totals in 1995 and 1996.

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#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Jim Tyrone

After playing in parts of four seasons with the Cubs and Athletics, Jim Tyrone starred in Japan before taking a star turn on one of the most popular game shows in TV history.

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#CardCorner: 2000 Topps Brian Giles

Blocked from playing time in the deep Cleveland lineup of the late 1990s, Brian Giles found his footing in Pittsburgh, where he became one of the game's most efficient hitters.

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#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Henry Cotto

Before Ken Griffey Jr. took baseball by storm, Henry Cotto held down center field in Seattle.

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#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Butch Wynegar

Jumping from Class A ball to the big leagues in 1976, Butch Wynegar made All-Star Game history while emerging as one of the top young catchers in baseball.

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#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson was one of the game's top hitters in an era dominated by pitching.

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#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Ron Davis

The Yankees’ setup man and later Twins’ closer featured a powerful fastball that batters knew was coming but often could not hit.

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#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Steve Balboni

Undrafted out of high school, Steve Balboni became a prodigious power hitter in college and the minors before helping the Royals win the 1985 World Series.

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#CardCorner: 1968 Topps Jackie Hernández

A utility infielder for most of his nine seasons in the big leagues, Jackie Hernández was at the center of two historic moments during the 1971 season.

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#CardCorner: 1971 Topps Von Joshua

Emerging from the talent-rich Dodgers system as a top prospect, Von Joshua turned his bat-to-ball skills into a 10-year big league career before becoming a longtime hitting coach.

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