NOT REALLY MISSING IN ACTION- 1974 JIM PANTHER

Up on the blog today, and completing an entire career here on the blog with "missing" cards, is my "not so missing" 1974 card for former pitcher Jim Panther, who played the last of his Big League games during the 1973 season:

Panther appeared in 23 games for the Braves in 1973, going 2-3 with an earned run average of 7.63 over 30.2 innings pitched.

It was his third straight year of Major League action, yet he never got a card from Topps, which as stated earlier I rectified here on the blog.

All told Panther got to see Major League action in three seasons, each one playing for a different organization.

He ended up with a 7-13 career record, with a 5.26 E.R.A. and 56 strikeouts over 130 innings of work in 85 games.

 

NOT REALLY MISSING IN ACTION- 1972 JIM PANTHER

On the blog today, a “not so missing” 1972 card for three-year MLB pitcher Jim Panther, who never did get a Topps card over his brief Big League tenure:

After giving him a “missing” 1973 card a few years ago here on the blog, I came across this great photo of him marking his MLB debut in 1971 while with the Oakland A’s.
Panther appeared in four games for the A’s that season, going 0-1 with an ERA of 11.12 in 5.2 innings of work, all four games coming out of the bullpen.
In 1972 Panther appeared in 58 games, good for 93.2 innings of work, going 5-9 with a 4.13 earned run average, and even started four games. So why he didn't get a slot in the 1973 set is beyond me.
After moving on to Atlanta in 1973, Panther didn't fair too well, as he ended up 2-3 with a bloated 7.63 E.R.A., spread out over 23 games.
As it turned out, by season's end his pro playing days were done, and from what I gather online he went on to coach some High School ball in Libertyville, Illinois.
All told Panther ended up with a 7-13 career record, with a 5.26 E.R.A. and 56 strikeouts over 130 innings of work in 85 games.

MISSING IN ACTION- 1973 JIM PANTHER

Today's "missing" player from the 1970's is Texas Ranger pitcher Jim Panther, who should have had a card in Topps' 1973 set.

Take a look:

First off, by the time the 1973 season opened up Panther was a member of the Atlanta Braves after being traded for Rico Carty in the off-season.

However, since he logged his 1972 playing time with the Rangers I went ahead and designed the card with him still Texas duds.

In 1972 Panther appeared in 58 games, good for 93.2 innings of work.

He went 5-9 with a 4.13 earned run average, and even started four games.So why he didn't get a slot in the 1973 set is beyond me.

Panther came up to the Majors the previous year with the Oakland A's, getting into 4 games and 5.2 innings. His only decision was a loss.

After moving on to Atlanta, Panther didn't fair too well, as he ended up 2-3 with a bloated 7.63 E.R.A., spread out over 23 games.

As it turned out, by season's end his pro playing days were done, and from what I gather online he went on to coach some High School ball in Libertyville, Illinois.

All told Panther got to see Major League action in three seasons, each one playing for a different organization.

He ended up with a 7-13 career record, with a 5.26 E.R.A. and 56 strikeouts over 130 innings of work in 85 games.