#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Larry Hisle
Larry Hisle turned down college basketball offers to play professional baseball, where he enjoyed a 14-year run in the big leagues.
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#CardCorner: 1977 Topps John Lowenstein
An example of a true platoon player, John Lowenstein provided value throughout his career versus right-handed pitching.
#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Jason Thompson
First baseman Jason Thompson posted an .804 OPS and earned three All-Star selections in his 11-year career.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Rick Cerone
Catcher Rick Cerone's 18-year career included a long stint in pinstripes after Thurman Munson's tragic death.
#CardCorner: 1971 Topps Dave Giusti
Initially a starter, Dave Giusti developed into a reliable reliever and a key piece of Pittsburgh's 1971 World Series-winning pitching staff.
#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.