#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Luis Salazar
A late-bloomer who shined in utility roles for more than a decade, Luis Salazar inspired two generations of Venezuelan big league hopefuls.
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#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Jeff Burroughs
The No. 1 overall choice in the MLB Draft and the 1974 American League Most Valuable Player, Jeff Burroughs was one of the most productive hitters of his era.
#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Steve Stone
The 1980 American League Cy Young Award winner followed his playing career by becoming a beloved voice of Chicago baseball.
#CardCorner: 1953 Topps Dick Groat
The 1960 National League Most Valuable Player was one of the most celebrated shortstops of his time.
#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Randy Jones
Randy Jones was a two-time 20-game winner who earned the 1976 National League Cy Young Award by identifying weaknesses in nearly every batter he faced.
#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Oil Can Boyd
Overcoming long odds to make the big leagues, Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd helped pitch the Red Sox to the 1986 American League pennant.
#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Mike Boddicker
Mike Boddicker became an overnight sensation in 1983 while helping Baltimore win the World Series title.
#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Gates Brown
One of the game’s greatest pinch-hitters, Gates Brown overcame a troubled youth to become a beloved Tigers hero.
#CardCorner: 1987 Topps LaMarr Hoyt
The 1983 American League Cy Young Award winner packed decades of memories into his short MLB career.
#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Jesse Barfield
A member of the Blue Jays’ celebrated outfield trio that helped Toronto to its first postseason appearance, Jesse Barfield dazzled teammates and opponents with his talent and work ethic.
#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Terry Pendleton
A member of two Cardinals National League pennant winners and the 1991 NL Most Valuable Player with the Braves, Terry Pendleton parlayed an unquenchable work ethic into an All-Star career.
#CardCorner: 1986 Donruss Pete Vuckovich
This Cy Young Award winner later doubled as one of baseball cinema's most iconic sluggers.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Ron Guidry
Few pitchers in history were more dominant than Ron Guidry in 1978.
#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Dámaso García
Dámaso García became an All-Star second baseman while helping Toronto establish itself as an American League power.
#CardCorner: 1987 Donruss Benito Santiago
Benito Santiago burst on the big league scene in 1987 with one of the greatest rookie seasons of any catcher in history.
#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Victor Cruz
As an in-demand relief pitcher, Victor Cruz found himself connected to some of baseball's future stars by one degree of separation via trades.