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2001 Topps American Pie Fred Lynn
This is Nowbatting19's FRED LYNN Gallery! A career perspective in cards. Pictured here are all of Lynn's regular Topps baseball cards from 1975-1991. Click
on an image for a larger picture. To view Fred Lynn's complete baseball statistics please click HERE (Courtesy of BaseballReference.com). Also check out
Fredlynn.net - The Official website of my favorite player. Well done site by Todd Farino! Enjoy~
on an image for a larger picture. To view Fred Lynn's complete baseball statistics please click HERE (Courtesy of BaseballReference.com). Also check out
Fredlynn.net - The Official website of my favorite player. Well done site by Todd Farino! Enjoy~
1975 #622 1976 #50 1976 #192 1976 #196 1977 #210 1978 #320 1979 #480 1980 #110
(Rookie card) '75 AL Batting Leaders '75 AL RBI Leaders
(Rookie card) '75 AL Batting Leaders '75 AL RBI Leaders
1980 #201 1981 #720 1981 Traded #T797 1982 #251 1982 #252 1983 #392 1983 #520 1984 #680
'79 AL Batting Leaders In Action All Star
'79 AL Batting Leaders In Action All Star
1985 #220 1985 Traded #T77 1986 #55 1987 #370 1988 #707 1989 #416 1990 #107 1990 #663
Turn Back The Clock '75
Turn Back The Clock '75
1990 Traded #T62 1991 #586
1977 Topps 3-card panel with Fred Lynn (from the Topps Vault)
1976 Bob Parker #11 Fred Lynn
I picked up this 3-card panel from the Topps Vault on eBay. It was pretty cheap and the 1977
Fred Lynn card is my personal favorite. I love those mid- 1970's Red Sox uniforms. I think they
only wore them from 1975 to 1978. The patch on Lynn's sleeve is a Massachusetts
Bicentennial patch (1976).
Fred Lynn card is my personal favorite. I love those mid- 1970's Red Sox uniforms. I think they
only wore them from 1975 to 1978. The patch on Lynn's sleeve is a Massachusetts
Bicentennial patch (1976).
This is a fairly scarce Lynn issue from 1976. Bob Parker was a famous sports
artist and in the mid-1970's a few sets of cards were issued featuring his
artwork. Many all-time greats are featured, as well as the stars of the day.
artist and in the mid-1970's a few sets of cards were issued featuring his
artwork. Many all-time greats are featured, as well as the stars of the day.
This is probably Fred Lynn's rarest baseball card. In 1980 Topps
produced a set of All-Star prototype cards for a Pepsi promotion.
For some reason the cards were never produced for the public
and only 3 sets of 22 cards, meaning only THREE OF EACH
CARD were actually made. This card is actually a "proof" card
which was listed on eBay by the Topps Vault. I am still ill about
getting outbid on it...
produced a set of All-Star prototype cards for a Pepsi promotion.
For some reason the cards were never produced for the public
and only 3 sets of 22 cards, meaning only THREE OF EACH
CARD were actually made. This card is actually a "proof" card
which was listed on eBay by the Topps Vault. I am still ill about
getting outbid on it...
1980 Pepsi Cola All-Stars #6 Fred Lynn Proof card (Very rare!)
1975 SSPC #402 Fred Lynn
The autographed Fred Lynn photo above was used to create the 1975 SSPC (though not actually released until 1976) #402 baseball card (above, right). The SSPC cards
are really beautiful cards; no gimmicks, just a simple photo on the front. They are very reminiscent of the popular 1953 Bowman Color set. This card (#402) lists for .30 (in
NM condition) in the 2006 SCD Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards. Considering that this is technically a rookie card, .30 is quite a bargain. Fred Lynn's 1975 Topps #622
Rookie card lists for $8 in NM condition. If you like these SSPC cards you can find them all day long on eBay.
are really beautiful cards; no gimmicks, just a simple photo on the front. They are very reminiscent of the popular 1953 Bowman Color set. This card (#402) lists for .30 (in
NM condition) in the 2006 SCD Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards. Considering that this is technically a rookie card, .30 is quite a bargain. Fred Lynn's 1975 Topps #622
Rookie card lists for $8 in NM condition. If you like these SSPC cards you can find them all day long on eBay.
2001 Upper Deck Heroes Of Baseball
#B-FL Fred Lynn (Game-used bat piece)
#B-FL Fred Lynn (Game-used bat piece)
I just got this card from a big Red Sox fan in Massachusetts, Matt Richman. Matt is a young kid, yet
thanks to his pop Todd, knows a lot about some of the great baseball stars of the past; especially Red Sox
greats like Yaz, Dewey, Rice, Fisk, and my favorite, Fred Lynn. This particular card pictures Lynn circa.
1979-80. Fred had worked out with weights and added some clout, pounding 39 Home Runs & 42
doubles, while driving in 122 runs (all career highs). Not only did he hit for power, he also won the
American League batting crown with a nifty .333 batting average. He also hit a HR in the 1979 All-Star
Game in Seattle and almost made a miraculous catch in centerfield, crashing into the wall while trying to
catch a triple by Phillie HOFer Mike Schmidt. Fred said in an interview that he "catches that ball.....in his
dreams." It was a spectacular try and I remember the paper having a picture of Lynn going face first into
the centerfield wall trying to get that ball. I don't think there was padding on the walls then. I cut out the
picture and somewhere I probably still have it. Plays like that made Fred Lynn a special player (keep in
mind this was an All-Star Game; back then players played for pride). Maybe someday Matt will be a star
for the hometown Bosox and I can put one of his cards on this site! Thanks Matt for the great card of my
favorite player...FRED LYNN!!!
Trivia Question: How many All-Star Game Home Runs did Fred Lynn hit in his career? Scroll down for
answer below.
P.S.- While a big fan of Fred Lynn and baseball cards, I am not particularly a fan of card companies that
cut up game used bats and jerseys to try to generate card sales. It is really a shame that game used bats
by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and others (like this Fred Lynn example) are
ruined for little "swatches" to paste on a card. Another reason I don't buy "newer" cards...
thanks to his pop Todd, knows a lot about some of the great baseball stars of the past; especially Red Sox
greats like Yaz, Dewey, Rice, Fisk, and my favorite, Fred Lynn. This particular card pictures Lynn circa.
1979-80. Fred had worked out with weights and added some clout, pounding 39 Home Runs & 42
doubles, while driving in 122 runs (all career highs). Not only did he hit for power, he also won the
American League batting crown with a nifty .333 batting average. He also hit a HR in the 1979 All-Star
Game in Seattle and almost made a miraculous catch in centerfield, crashing into the wall while trying to
catch a triple by Phillie HOFer Mike Schmidt. Fred said in an interview that he "catches that ball.....in his
dreams." It was a spectacular try and I remember the paper having a picture of Lynn going face first into
the centerfield wall trying to get that ball. I don't think there was padding on the walls then. I cut out the
picture and somewhere I probably still have it. Plays like that made Fred Lynn a special player (keep in
mind this was an All-Star Game; back then players played for pride). Maybe someday Matt will be a star
for the hometown Bosox and I can put one of his cards on this site! Thanks Matt for the great card of my
favorite player...FRED LYNN!!!
Trivia Question: How many All-Star Game Home Runs did Fred Lynn hit in his career? Scroll down for
answer below.
P.S.- While a big fan of Fred Lynn and baseball cards, I am not particularly a fan of card companies that
cut up game used bats and jerseys to try to generate card sales. It is really a shame that game used bats
by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and others (like this Fred Lynn example) are
ruined for little "swatches" to paste on a card. Another reason I don't buy "newer" cards...
Trivia Answer: Fred Lynn hit 4 All Star Game Home Runs (1976, 1979, 1980*, 1983) including the only Grand Slam in All-Star Game competition in '83). P.S.- I was at the
1980 Game at Dodger Stadium when Lynn hit a 2-run bomb in the 5th to give the A.L. a temporary 2-0 lead.
1980 Game at Dodger Stadium when Lynn hit a 2-run bomb in the 5th to give the A.L. a temporary 2-0 lead.
1976 Sports Illustrated Posters Fred Lynn
I remember having this poster in 1976 or 1977. I don't know what happened to the original one, but I did pick one up on eBay. This same poster was also featured in the
classic television sitcom "Cheers," starring Ted Danson. Danson's character "Sam Malone," an ex-big leaguer who owns a Boston bar has the poster on display in his office.
It features a terrific action of Fred in his follow through.
classic television sitcom "Cheers," starring Ted Danson. Danson's character "Sam Malone," an ex-big leaguer who owns a Boston bar has the poster on display in his office.
It features a terrific action of Fred in his follow through.
1982 Topps Blackless #251 Fred Lynn
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1976 A & P Red Sox Fred Lynn
1976 Hostess Twinkies #1 Fred Lynn
Hostess issued baseball cards from 1976 to 1979. They were issued in 3-card panels on the bottom of product boxes and individually in smaller packages as well. Hostess
"Twinkies" cards are more scarce and have a black "band" that is easily seen in uncut panel form (usually you will still see a part of the black band if the card was well cut).
The Hostess baseball cards were intended to be cut out. My dad used to work for Hostess, so every once in awhile he would bring home some boxes and I would cut out
the cards. I still have some of these to this day. What's cool about them is that they are very inexpensive compared to Topps cards. Also, some of the photos were used on
Topps cards. For instance the photo on this 1976 Hostess #1 Fred Lynn card (above, left) was also used on the 1976 Topps #192 A.L. Batting Leaders and #196 A.L.
RBI Leaders cards (both featuring Fred Lynn; see gallery of Fred Lynn's Topps cards near the top of the page).
"Twinkies" cards are more scarce and have a black "band" that is easily seen in uncut panel form (usually you will still see a part of the black band if the card was well cut).
The Hostess baseball cards were intended to be cut out. My dad used to work for Hostess, so every once in awhile he would bring home some boxes and I would cut out
the cards. I still have some of these to this day. What's cool about them is that they are very inexpensive compared to Topps cards. Also, some of the photos were used on
Topps cards. For instance the photo on this 1976 Hostess #1 Fred Lynn card (above, left) was also used on the 1976 Topps #192 A.L. Batting Leaders and #196 A.L.
RBI Leaders cards (both featuring Fred Lynn; see gallery of Fred Lynn's Topps cards near the top of the page).
Wire Photo featuring Sparky Anderson & Fred Lynn during the 1975 World Series
Fred Lynn played in only one World Series, the 1975 classic vs. the Cincinnati Reds. He had a very good series, batting .280 with 7 hits, including a double, home run, 3 runs,
and 5 RBI's. He also played some spectacular defense. The above wire photo shows Hall Of Fame manager Sparky Anderson talking to Fred prior to one of the games.
Anderson must have liked him, because Fred played for Anderson's Detroit Tigers from 1988 to 1990.
and 5 RBI's. He also played some spectacular defense. The above wire photo shows Hall Of Fame manager Sparky Anderson talking to Fred prior to one of the games.
Anderson must have liked him, because Fred played for Anderson's Detroit Tigers from 1988 to 1990.
1977 Hostess #51 Fred Lynn
These 5-7/8" x 9" "cards" (more like a paper issue) were issued by the A & P Grocery chain in 1976. So this is a very early Fred Lynn issue. What's interesting is the players
are not wearing their ball caps, kind of unusual. Anyway a great early Fred Lynn collectible!
are not wearing their ball caps, kind of unusual. Anyway a great early Fred Lynn collectible!
1980 Burger King Pitch, Hit & Run #18 Fred Lynn (Back view)
These cards were produced by Topps for Burger King. They are not difficult to acquire but what is cool about them is that they feature different photos than used on the
regular Topps cards. The card backs are also somewhat different with the "Pitch, Hit & Run" logo and red card backs. Pitch, Hit, & Run was a contest for kids; I am not sure if
they still have it. If I remember right, Lynn used to hold his bat higher than this. His left elbow was even with the top of his shoulders. This would be one of his last cards to
feature him as a Boston Red Sox player. His last regular Topps card showing him in a Red Sox uniform is 1981 Topps #720.
regular Topps cards. The card backs are also somewhat different with the "Pitch, Hit & Run" logo and red card backs. Pitch, Hit, & Run was a contest for kids; I am not sure if
they still have it. If I remember right, Lynn used to hold his bat higher than this. His left elbow was even with the top of his shoulders. This would be one of his last cards to
feature him as a Boston Red Sox player. His last regular Topps card showing him in a Red Sox uniform is 1981 Topps #720.
Fred Lynn first Sports Illustrated Cover (July 7, 1975; Great follow
through!)
through!)
1981-82 Topps Color Negative Fred Lynn
This is a color negative that was in the Topps Vault depicting Fred Lynn circa 1981 or 1982. These color negatives were used (or not used) for the production of Topps
baseball cards. The above image appears similar to Lynn's 1981 Topps Traded card (#T797) and 1982 Topps #251 card (see the Topps card gallery near the top of the
page), but there are slight differences. It does appear that this photo was taken in 1981 as the images seem to be taken from the same photo shoot. Regardless, this is a
terrific image of Lynn early in his career with the California Angels. Note he is wearing #8 as another player on the Halo's already had #19. Later on (1983 I believe) Fred
was able to go back to his old number 19. Speaking of #19, the reason Lynn chose that number was that he originally wore #8 in college at USC but when he went to the
Red Sox, #8 was taken (Yaz, of course). So he chose 19, which was 9 minus 1 (8). As Fred stated in a letter to me, "a useless bit of trivia for you." (I had asked him why he
chose #19). My website, Nowbatting19.com is my tribute to my favorite player. Thanks Fred! Tim
baseball cards. The above image appears similar to Lynn's 1981 Topps Traded card (#T797) and 1982 Topps #251 card (see the Topps card gallery near the top of the
page), but there are slight differences. It does appear that this photo was taken in 1981 as the images seem to be taken from the same photo shoot. Regardless, this is a
terrific image of Lynn early in his career with the California Angels. Note he is wearing #8 as another player on the Halo's already had #19. Later on (1983 I believe) Fred
was able to go back to his old number 19. Speaking of #19, the reason Lynn chose that number was that he originally wore #8 in college at USC but when he went to the
Red Sox, #8 was taken (Yaz, of course). So he chose 19, which was 9 minus 1 (8). As Fred stated in a letter to me, "a useless bit of trivia for you." (I had asked him why he
chose #19). My website, Nowbatting19.com is my tribute to my favorite player. Thanks Fred! Tim