This week, a pitcher who had some tough luck throughout his career, but kept coming back with new stuff...it's Al Nipper! Nipper was a well regarded rookie going 11-6 in 1984, but illnesses, freak injuries, and bad luck limited his effectiveness over the next few years. He pitched for the 1986 AL Champs and was later traded to the Cubs as part of the Lee Smith deal. He then had a long coaching career!
Topics: Altonians, Truman State, Custom Cards from the Briggs Card Company
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Thank you Tim Briggs from the Briggs Card Company for these amazing cards! Jay Baller and Rick Cerone never looked so good!
Links:
SABR Bio by Gregory Wolf
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome at MLB
Al throws at Phil Bradley
Al throws at Daryl Strawberry
Al in the Missouri Sports Hall
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