From Wikipedia:

During the 1980s, a variation of the Chicago-style hot dog called the Vance Law Dog was sold at Wrigley Field. It featured a traditional Chicago-style hot dog topped with cole slaw and ketchup. Some fans incorrectly referred to the dog as ‘The Vance Slaw Dog’ because of the inclusion of cole slaw. The dog was a personal favorite of the late broadcasting legend Harry Caray.

Mr. Davis drew the walk, in the bottom of the ninth inning of game one of the 1988 World Series, that brought Kirk Gibson to the plate.  This would mark the first time a World Series game ended on a come-from-behind home run.

Apparently, my love for Mr. Atherton’s cards is never-ending.  I have to admit, the eye-black is a nice touch.

Lots of great info on Mr. Wilson from Wikipedia:

Wilson was best known for his tremendous throwing arm, and led all National League outfielders for assists in 1985 and 1986, throwing out 18 and 20 base-runners from right field, respectively. In 1987, Wilson twice threw out base runners who attempted to reach first base after apparent singles into right field.

Wilson’s nickname was Glennbo, a reference to Rambo. Wilson also appeared in a Phillies promotional ad dressed as Rambo.

This is also the first card that I can recall featuring a glasses strap.

For those new to the site, check out our previous Ken Phelps post.

I always found Mr. Phelps to be a very underrated nerd, both for his sporting the triple threat of adult braces, large glasses, and facial hair, and his impressive offensive production.  While he never had more than 441 AB’s in a season, he had five seasons with an OPS+ over 120, and four of those were over 147.  He was also part of the trade that sent Jay Buhner from the Yankees to the Mariners.

According to Wikipedia, Mr. Phelps also inspired famous statistician Bill James to create the “Ken Phelps All-Star Team.”  Mr. James describes it this way:

Ken Phelpses are just available; if you want one, all you have to do is ask. They are players whose real limitations are exaggerated by baseball insiders, players who get stuck with a label — the label of their limits, the label the things they can’t do — while those that they can do are overlooked… The Ken Phelps All-Stars [are] a whole teamful of guys who are wearing labels, but who nonetheless can play major-league baseball, and will prove it if they ever get the chance

Mr. Jones hit seven home runs in 527 career games.  He was the first base coach for the 2004 Red Sox.

Borat mixed with Fred Armisen anyone?  Anyone?

In 1979, Armstrong was traded from the Reds to the Padres for Paul O’Neil.  He was also the winning pitcher in the “pine tar” game.

In 1984, Mr. Mulliniks was named to Sport’s Illustrated’s “Dream Team” as a utility infielder.  He had five seasons in which he played in over 119 games, with an OPS+ over 124.