Another month went by without me displaying a '56 card. Shame, shame, shame on Night Owl. I'll try to make up for it by showing two this month. There is a card show approaching, so finding a '56 or two is a distinct possibility. In fact, there is one in particular that I absolutely must obtain. If I do, you will see that before the month is out. Anyway, I'm displaying this card because of Jerry Lynch's passing on Sunday. He was 81 and he will forever be known as one of the most reliable players in the history of major league baseball. Lynch was an expert pinch-hitter. When he retired, he held the all-time record in pinch-hit home runs and he remains one of the most successful pinch-hitters ever, ranking among the very best in total hits. One hundred and 16 times he produced a pinch hit. Lynch is known for his timely hitting during the 1961 season when he helped the Cincinnati Reds to the National League pennant. When the Reds needed a hit, they brought Ly...
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