1979 Topps #493 Larry Christenson
Larry spent his entire 11-year career with the Phillies and had a respectable 83-71 career record. I remember his as being very popular with the fans. But by 1979, his best years were behind him. He was 5-10 in 1979 and plagued by injuries, including a broken collarbone in June during a charity bike race. He'll play until 1983 but never really be effective again.1981 Topps #644 Ramon Aviles
Ramon was a utility infielder for the Phillies in 1980 and 1981. He appeared in a grand total of 89 games. Despite that, my wife managed to get her baseball glove autographed by Aviles before a game, probably in 1981. She was at the game with her follow employees in her employer's field box seats. Everyone thought he was Manny Trillo until they saw the autograph.1994 Topps #199 Danny Jackson
Danny Jackson was 26-17 in his two years with the Phillies, including the World Series year of 1993. He parlayed that into a big free agent signing after the 1994 season. He got a 3-year deal from the Cardinals worth $10.8 million, an enormous contract for the time. Due to injuries, his record was a dismal 6 and 24 in those 3 years.2004 Bowman #26 Kevin Millwood
In 2004, Millwood was in the last year of a 2-year contract with $20.9 million. His record with the Phillies was 23-18. Prior to coming to the Phillies he'd been a successful pitcher for the Braves, and would continue to be a successful pitcher after leaving the Phillies, at least up until last year. He is currently a free agent after a 4-16 season with the Orioles. My impression is that he was not very popular while he was in Philadelphia.
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