It's time once again for "6 Degrees Of Mookie" - the fabulous
game show
blog post where I take a random card in my collection and attempt to
connect it to current Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts! Let's take a look
at today's contestant!
Random TCDB Card:
Hudson was a pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1983 to 1989. His career pretty much ended in August 1989 after he drove intoxicated into a telephone pole and had to have reconstructive knee surgery. The most interesting thing about this card is it shows him holding the ball in a split-finger fastball grip.
| Teammates in the 1989 Topps set |
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| #236 Charles Hudson |
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| #380 Rickey Henderson |
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Hudson didn't play for the Yankees for very long, but long enough to play with the immortal Rickey Henderson.
| Teammates in the 2003 Upper Deck set |
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| #598 Rickey Henderson |
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| #590 David Ross |
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Rickey's last stop was with the Dodgers in 2003. Even then I bet he could still out-run a fresh legged young David Ross.
| Teammates in the 2014 Topps Update set |
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| #US-60 David Ross |
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| #US-26 Mookie Betts (RC) |
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Ross of course went on to being a key member of Boston's 2013 World Series title run. Mookie would make his debut the following year.
Degrees of Mookie: 3
Charlie Hudson pitched a shutout in the first MLB game I ever went to, in April 1987. One of my favorite memories is standing on the bleachers chanting "Charlie! Charlie!" I was sure he would be a star. Still definitely a sentimental favorite for me.
ReplyDeleteSweet Mookie rookie!
ReplyDeleteThat was easier than I expected. Well done!
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