This week's card...a listener request, it's Detroit Tigers pinch runner, utility man, and Dead Milkmen fan extraordinaire Jim Walewander! Jim became a fan favorite in 1987 for his quirkiness and played an important part in the run for the AL East title. Jim's taste in clothes and music earned him a lot of ink in the press...but he only played 162 games in his pro career.
Other topics: Harwood Heights, "weird" athletes, Punk Rock Girl, and Mitch Albom
Listen:
Links:
1988 MLB Video (cued up to the important part!)
Interview with Jim by chinmusic.com
Jim's autographed card art!
Interview with Jim by chinmusic.com
Jim's autographed card art!
Article on Defector
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