Phillies Oddballs: 1979 Book Covers
With my eye out for 1970s-era Phillies memorabilia, I came across these great book covers from 1979 while browsing eBay last week. According to Uncatalogued Baseball Cards, the book covers, which measure 18.5"x13", were handed out at Veterans Stadium between August 20 - 22, 1979.
They are made from thick stock paper, with a glossy coating - probably meant for extra protection. Each cover features two black and white player action photos, one on either side of the spine strip. The player's facsimile autograph overlays their photo. A white, script "Phillies" logo appears above both photos and on the spine. They appear to be co-sponsored by KYW-News Radio and Phillies Franks.
Checklist:
Mike Schmidt - Rawly Eastwick
Steve Carlton - Tim McCarver
Greg Luzinski - Dave Radar
Bob Boone - Mike Anderson
Larry Christenson - Randy Lerch
Garry Maddox - Del Unser
Bake McBride - Dick Ruthven
Nino Espinosa - Ron Reed
Tug McGraw - Bud Harrelson
Larry Bowa - Greg Gross
Manny Trillo - Doug Bird
Warren Brusstar - Pete Rose
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