Ken Rudolph. (1976). $179

1976 Topps #601 – Value: $179.00 – Grade: 8

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Kenneth Victor Rudolph (born in Rockford, IL on December 29, 1946) is an American former professional baseball player. A catcher, he appeared in 328 Major League games played between 1969–1977 for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants and Baltimore Orioles. Rudolph threw and batted right-handed, stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighed 180 pounds (82 kg). In 328 games over 9 seasons, Rudolph posted a .213 batting average (158-for-743) with 55 runs, 6 home runs and 64 RBI. Rudolph is currently the head varsity baseball coach at Arcadia High School (Phoenix, Arizona).

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Been married to Karen for 51 years! Father to Garrett (40) and Sarah (47). Grandfather to Ava (18) and Lila (16). Have developed the following Wordpress blogs over the past three years: All-Time Greatest Music, High Quality Baseball Cards, High Quality Basketball Cards, High Quality Football Cards, High Quality Ice Hockey Cards and USA Traveling Tips. Written one book called A World with Heart. Also, after retiring from a career in Hospital Facilities management, I have been doing K-12 substitute teaching. Also, coached U13-U16 boys and girls basketball teams for over 25 years. Last, learned to be a master at hand-carving and painting signs. The largest of which is 4’ x 6’ is a logo for Marathon Motor Works hanging over their main entrance in Nashville (it took three months to complete).

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