Saturday, March 21, 2020

AIRBRUSHING THROUGH THE 1970's: 1973 TOM HALLER

Today we take a look at the original airbrushed image Topps used for former MLB catcher Tom Haller’s 1973 card, as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies:


Now, I could be wrong but it seems that the image is actually an older one showing him as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, for whom he played between 1968 and 1971.
In 1972 Haller actually suited up for the Detroit Tigers, from where the Phillies purchased him on October 25th of 1972 along with Don Leshnock.
Well, funny thing is it turned out Haller never ended up playing for the Phillies anyway, as he was released on February 14th, 1974 without ever getting into an MLB game.
Thing is, I can’t seem to find any Minor League action for Haller during the 1973 season, leaving me wondering what went on that season.
Anyone know?