My best cards II

Rod Carew was one of the best hitters of his generation or any generation. He played in the '60's, '70's, and '80's and his career overlapped with another great hitter's, George Brett. I invariably think of Brett when I think of Carew.

In 1977 he made a run at hitting .400 for a season. No one has done that since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941. And this illustrates why Carew and Brett are linked in my mind. Brett made a run at .400 one year too. Carew finished '77 with a .388 average. In 1980, Brett finished with a .390 average. Which brings to mind a question: What are the best seasons, say over .350, since Williams' .406. 

Maybe I'll chart that, sometime.

This card is a 1971 Topps, which I always thought was a good looking set. The black background is a nightmare for collectors who worry about condition, because the black shows every bit of any wear.