DISCOVER HISTORY

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

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Elias Sosa

Elias Sosa played for eight teams in his 12-year career, offering steady relief work and earning a handful of postseason opportunities.

#CardCorner: 1990 Fleer Rafael Belliard

Though not much of a hitter, Rafael Belliard played a reliable shortstop for postseason clubs in Pittsburgh and Atlanta.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Moose Haas

Moose Haas established himself as a steady presence at the top of Milwaukee's rotation, often getting the ball for high-stakes starts.

#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Tony Bernazard

Tony Bernazard developed under a pair of Hall of Fame managers to begin a 10-year big league career which saw him record nearly 1,000 hits.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Rafael Landestoy

Second baseman Rafael Landestoy played eight years in the big leagues and had his best season in 1980, when he helped the Astros reach the postseason.

#CardCorner: 1963 Topps Julián Javier

World Series heroics in 1967 highlighted Julián Javier's 13-year career in the big leagues.

#CardCorner: 1983 Topps Floyd Bannister

No. 1 overall draft pick Floyd Bannister developed into a reliable starter — and an All-Star.

#CardCorner: 1971 Topps César Tovar

César Tovar's speed, offensive production and defensive versatility earned him MVP votes for five consecutive seasons.

#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Juan Beníquez

The early days of free agency were ripe with opportunity for players like Juan Beníquez, who signed with three different teams — and played with eight — during his 17-year career.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Larvell Blanks

Nine-year big leaguer Larvell Blanks was traded four times but rarely found the stable playing time he was looking for.

#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Kurt Bevacqua

Hitting in the big leagues was often a struggle for Kurt Bevacqua, but he made a name for himself with a breakthrough performance in the 1984 World Series.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Don Robinson

Don Robinson helped the Pirates capture the 1979 World Series during a 15-year big league career where he won 109 games.

#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Ron Cey

Ron Cey's power and plate discipline helped him earn a reputation as one of the best third basemen of his era.

#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Bo Díaz

Bo Díaz overcame injury to become one of the most respected catchers of the 1980s.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Doyle Alexander

One of the stars of the first full free agent class following the 1976 season, Doyle Alexander won 194 games over 19 big league seasons.

#CardCorner: 1983 Topps John Stuper

Trailing Milwaukee in the 1982 World Series and facing Don Sutton in Game 6, the Cardinals needed a miracle. Rookie John Stuper pitched a masterpiece to push the series to seven games.