by caappy » Mon Mar 31, 2025 10:20 pm
John George Brandt Jr. (born April 28, 1934) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who played in the major leagues. Brandt made his big league debut on April 21, 1956, against the Milwaukee Braves at Sportsman's Park, then was traded to the New York Giants almost two months later. In a noteworthy rookie season, he posted a .298 batting average, 125 games played, 12 home runs, and 50 runs batted in. In 1959, he won a Gold Glove for his stellar play as the San Francisco Giants' regular left fielder, then was traded to Baltimore, where he would have his most productive years. As a Phillie, he was the last player to bat against Sandy Koufax during a regular-season game, striking out for the final out of the 1966 regular season finale. Koufax retired from baseball after the 1966 World Series.
St. Louis Cardinals (1956)
New York / San Francisco Giants (1956–1959)
Baltimore Orioles (1960–1965)
Philadelphia Phillies (1966–1967)
Houston Astros (1967)
Sent him 2 cards on 4 Mar and got them back signed on 31 Mar
Mr Jackie Brandt
103 Sugar Maple Ave
Wildwood, FL 34785
John George Brandt Jr. (born April 28, 1934) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who played in the major leagues. Brandt made his big league debut on April 21, 1956, against the Milwaukee Braves at Sportsman's Park, then was traded to the New York Giants almost two months later. In a noteworthy rookie season, he posted a .298 batting average, 125 games played, 12 home runs, and 50 runs batted in. In 1959, he won a Gold Glove for his stellar play as the San Francisco Giants' regular left fielder, then was traded to Baltimore, where he would have his most productive years. As a Phillie, he was the last player to bat against Sandy Koufax during a regular-season game, striking out for the final out of the 1966 regular season finale. Koufax retired from baseball after the 1966 World Series.
St. Louis Cardinals (1956)
New York / San Francisco Giants (1956–1959)
Baltimore Orioles (1960–1965)
Philadelphia Phillies (1966–1967)
Houston Astros (1967)
Sent him 2 cards on 4 Mar and got them back signed on 31 Mar
Mr Jackie Brandt
103 Sugar Maple Ave
Wildwood, FL 34785