Earlier on this blog I created a 1979 "Traded" card for former double-threat Bobby Bonds showing him as a Cleveland Indian.
Today I post up a 1978 "Traded" card showing Bonds as a Chicago White Sox player, take a look:
Really is something how Bonds career went, especially the second half, when he played for seven teams in seven years.
Here's a guy that could slam homers, steal bases, and hit for a
respectable average, yet couldn't find a home anywhere even though he
was putting in all-star type seasons.
I have to admit I've never read any substantial stories as to the
type of person he was, and if THAT was the main reason for his traveling
act during his Major League career, but nevertheless the man seemed to
be a guy you'd want in your line-up, no?
A five time 30/30 guy with two other "near-misses", he also fell
one home run short in 1973 from becoming the first ever 40/40 guy, when
he slammed 39 homers along with 43 stolen bases for the San Francisco
Giants.
By the time his 14-year career was done, he totaled 332 home runs
and 461 steals, along with three Gold Gloves and three all-star
selections.
Even though he did put in a solid career, you have to wonder "what
could have been" if he found a real home and was able to put in a career that was a
bit longer.
