The first card I ever pulled of Rowland Office was his 1977 edition. It was one of my first doubles, along with Cliff Johnson and Chuck Scrivener from that same year (1977 was a watershed year for doubles). In retrospect, it's a fine card, displaying the blue-trimmed uniform and cap of that Braves era, a typically tilted '70s background, and Office's gloriously practiced signature. But I missed out on the best years of Office. These were the peak years for Rowland Office cards, his first two cards. His 1975 rookie card photo revels in its asymmetry. The 1976 card is simply striking. Office's "what'choo talkin' 'bout Willis" stare is enhanced by his tall, narrow face. Add the cap and that's a major league record from crown to chin, right? Office's appearance on baseball cards is comical. I think that's well-established. He cracked kids right up. Combine that with Rowland's name, and you have a baseball card rarity: a ...
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