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Gregory Gene Bollo
Chicago White Sox
Pitcher
Born: November 16, 1943, Detroit, MI
Signed: Signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent, before 1964 season
Major League Teams: Chicago White Sox 1965-1966
Robert Awtry Locker
Chicago White Sox
Pitcher
Born: March 15, 1938, George, IA
Signed: Signed by the Chicago White as an amateur free agent, June 14, 1960
Major League Teams: Chicago White Sox 1965-1969; Seattle Pilots 1969; Milwaukee Brewers 1970; Oakland Athletics 1970-1972; Chicago Cubs 1973, 1975
Greg Bollo appeared in 18 games for the White Sox over two seasons, earning a record of 0-1 with a 3.34 ERA. He struck out 20 batters and walked 12 over 29 2/3 innings pitched. His lone big league start came in his final big league appearance, a loss to the Yankees on October 2, 1966. Bollo continued to pitch in the minor leagues through the 1970 season, all within the White Sox organization.
Sinker baller Bob Locker was a durable reliever throughout his ten seasons in the majors, appearing in at least 45 games in every season except his last. He led the American League in games pitched with 77 in 1967, a year in which he earned an impressive 2.09 ERA and saved 20 games, second best in the league. Locker was dealt to the expansion Pilots in the middle of 1969 and he followed the club when they moved to Milwaukee for the 1970 season. After a short time with the Brewers, he was sold to the Athletics, where he'd be a key part of that team's bullpen when they advanced to the play-offs in 1971 and 1972. Locker won a World Series ring with Oakland in 1972, but pitched just a third of an inning in that year's World Series. He enjoyed one more solid season with the Cubs in 1973, going 10-6 with a 2.54 ERA and saving 18 games as the team's closer. In 576 career games, Locker's record was 57-39 with a 2.75 ERA and 95 saves. His saves total is currently 173rd on the all-time list while his games finished total of 288 is 137th.
Building the Set
December 4, 2021 from The Philly Show (Uncle Dick's Cards, Babylon, NY) - Card #393
You'll be seeing this particular passage on my 1965 Topps blog for quite some time as we added a whopping 97 cards to our set during the December Philadelphia Sports Collectors Show. If I'm ambitious and compose posts for five cards a week, I should be completely caught up by the end of May. If I'm not as ambitious, I might still be going through this stack by the time we hit July. Either way, I'll enjoy the process and I'm looking forward to taking my time. I've posted a complete summary of this fantastic show over at The Phillies Room.
The Card / White Sox Team Set
This is Bollo's and Locker's rookie card and Bollo would have one more appearance in the 1966 Topps set. The back of the card mentions Locker's military experience, and he missed all of the 1962 and 1963 seasons while serving in the military.
Other Notable Baseball Cards - Bollo
First Mainstream Card: 1965 Topps #541
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (2): 1965-1966
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 2015 Topps Heritage Real One Autographs #ROA-GB
7 - Bollo non-parallel baseball cards in the Beckett online database as of 12/24/21.
Sources - Bollo:
Baseball Reference
Beckett Database
The Trading Card Database
Wikipedia
Other Notable Baseball Cards - Locker
First Mainstream Card: 1965 Topps #541
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (11): 1965-1975
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 2019 Topps Heritage Inaugural Brew Crew Autographs #IBC-BL
52 - Locker non-parallel baseball cards in the Beckett online database as of 12/24/21.
Sources - Locker:
Baseball Reference
Beckett Database
SABR
The Trading Card Database
Wikipedia
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December 4, 2021 from The Philly Show (Uncle Dick's Cards, Babylon, NY) - Card #393
You'll be seeing this particular passage on my 1965 Topps blog for quite some time as we added a whopping 97 cards to our set during the December Philadelphia Sports Collectors Show. If I'm ambitious and compose posts for five cards a week, I should be completely caught up by the end of May. If I'm not as ambitious, I might still be going through this stack by the time we hit July. Either way, I'll enjoy the process and I'm looking forward to taking my time. I've posted a complete summary of this fantastic show over at The Phillies Room.
Looking to kill some time while we were waiting for our number to be called for Doug's autograph from Jim Thome, I found a bargain bin of 1965 Topps cards at Uncle Dick's and I texted Doug that I'd be standing at the table where the dealers were wearing neon green shirts. This Rookie Stars card was one of 15 from that first batch of purchases, totaling $40, and it was a little less than $3 after the dealer discount. After getting the Thome autograph, and grabbing a slice of pizza from the "food court" upstairs, I'd settle in at Uncle Dick's for my second and biggest haul of the show.
The Card / White Sox Team Set
This is Bollo's and Locker's rookie card and Bollo would have one more appearance in the 1966 Topps set. The back of the card mentions Locker's military experience, and he missed all of the 1962 and 1963 seasons while serving in the military.
1965 Season - Bollo
Bollo pitched sporadically for the White Sox during the season, appearing in 15 games, mostly in mop up roles as the team had a 1-14 record during his appearances. He pitched no more than two innings in any of his outings and he finished the year with no record and a 3.57 ERA.
Bollo pitched sporadically for the White Sox during the season, appearing in 15 games, mostly in mop up roles as the team had a 1-14 record during his appearances. He pitched no more than two innings in any of his outings and he finished the year with no record and a 3.57 ERA.
1965 Season - Locker
Locker made the White Sox roster out of spring training and would prove to be one their top relievers during the season. He was 5-2 over 51 relief appearances with a 3.15 ERA and a pair of saves for the second place club. Only Eddie Fisher (#328) and Hoyt Wilhelm (#276), who had 24 and 21 saves respectively for the White Sox, appeared in more games than Locker. Manager Al Lopez (#414) had the benefit of using Locker in low-pressure situations with the two veterans at the back end of the bullpen.
Locker made the White Sox roster out of spring training and would prove to be one their top relievers during the season. He was 5-2 over 51 relief appearances with a 3.15 ERA and a pair of saves for the second place club. Only Eddie Fisher (#328) and Hoyt Wilhelm (#276), who had 24 and 21 saves respectively for the White Sox, appeared in more games than Locker. Manager Al Lopez (#414) had the benefit of using Locker in low-pressure situations with the two veterans at the back end of the bullpen.
Other Notable Baseball Cards - Bollo
First Mainstream Card: 1965 Topps #541
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (2): 1965-1966
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 2015 Topps Heritage Real One Autographs #ROA-GB
7 - Bollo non-parallel baseball cards in the Beckett online database as of 12/24/21.
Sources - Bollo:
Baseball Reference
Beckett Database
The Trading Card Database
Wikipedia
Other Notable Baseball Cards - Locker
First Mainstream Card: 1965 Topps #541
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (11): 1965-1975
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 2019 Topps Heritage Inaugural Brew Crew Autographs #IBC-BL
52 - Locker non-parallel baseball cards in the Beckett online database as of 12/24/21.
Sources - Locker:
Baseball Reference
Beckett Database
SABR
The Trading Card Database
Wikipedia
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