I have always wanted a signed copy of Oscar Gamble's iconic 1976 Topps Traded. Unfortunately, Gamble passes away earlier this year. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to add this card to my album. Thankfully, I found this one on Ebay for a pretty decent price, and picked it up. I compared the auto with some PSA authenticated ones, and it looks like it checks out.
This 1979 Topps came with the 76 Traded, so I also added this to the album. It isn't the iconic 76, but still a nice card, and I was happy to add it.
Gamble (b. 1949 - d. 2018) played in the majors from 1969 to 1985 for the Cubs, Phillies, Indians, Yankees, White Sox and Padres. He had 1,195 hits, 200 home runs and a .265 batting average. He finished 29th in the 1977 AL MVP race.
Gamble died of Ameoblastic Carcinoma (cancer of the jawbone) in 2018.
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