- He retired early in the 1989 season. I was in attendance at Candlestick when he got on base safely for the last time (on a walk). He failed to get on base safely in the last game of the series with the Giants. Then he retired before the first game of a series against the Padres in San Diego.
- I have the Donruss, Score, and Upper Deck. Not the Fleer or the Topps.
- Some say Schmidt is the best baseball player since Willie Mays.
Anyway, this subject was suggested by John, of Tigers fandom fame.
Thanks for the post and shout-out.
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No prob. Thanks.
DeleteThat's really cool that you were there for Schmidt's second to last game... but even cooler that he's your favorite player.
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