George Scott was in a few cool cards. This is not one of them. 1973, 1974 and 1975 are all great cards of Boomer. This is a typical dull, posed spring training shot, although I like the look on Boomers face.
As if to say, I am about to have some big years. Of course he had those big years with Milwaukee. Scott was a typical story of Boston’s futility and stupidity (I miss those days). I know they won the pennant in ’75, but their front office was completely inept with respect to Scott.
The Sox traded Scott in a deal that included about 200 players, most of who were on the tail end of their career. He went on to have the 5 best years of his career with the Brewers. So the Sox got him back for Cecil Cooper. Cooper became a star for a few years with Milwaukee and Scott’s skills eroded.
So while the Yankees have had their share of Bob Sykes and Dale Murray acquisitions, the mishandling of Scott’s career by the Sox always makes me smile.
As if to say, I am about to have some big years. Of course he had those big years with Milwaukee. Scott was a typical story of Boston’s futility and stupidity (I miss those days). I know they won the pennant in ’75, but their front office was completely inept with respect to Scott.
The Sox traded Scott in a deal that included about 200 players, most of who were on the tail end of their career. He went on to have the 5 best years of his career with the Brewers. So the Sox got him back for Cecil Cooper. Cooper became a star for a few years with Milwaukee and Scott’s skills eroded.
So while the Yankees have had their share of Bob Sykes and Dale Murray acquisitions, the mishandling of Scott’s career by the Sox always makes me smile.
Where's his helmet? Isn't he the guy who wore his helmet in the field?
ReplyDeleteGood point. He didn't start that until he went to Milwaukee.
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