(We'll keep it short and simple this time, and borrow a line from the kids: "don't hate, appreciate." Welcome to another edition of Cardboard Appreciation. This is the sixth in a series): This is one of my favorite cards from the 1956 Topps set. Even though I am not an Indians fan, Score's death this past week hit me because of this card. I like the grin on Score's face and the painting of Score in mid-delivery, preparing to dazzle another batter with white-hot heat. Little did he know at the time, but Score was in his baseball prime in 1956. He had just won the Rookie of the Year award in 1955 after going 16-10 and striking out 245 batters. In '56, he would win 20 games and strike out 263. And in '57 it was over after being struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of the Yankees' Gil McDougald. His career was never the same. I've mentioned my interest in pitchers before, especially lefties. So those are two other reasons why I like this...
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