He was also a Twin for parts of three seasons when they were really good in the early 1960s. His career also coincided with the best baseball sets ever made so his bright yellow rookie card in 1954 Topps is a work of art and one of my favorite cards of all-time. His other key appearances in the 50s are each remarkable.
Power was also a trailblazer in integrating baseball as he was the second Puerto Rican of African descent to play in either league.
And did I mention that he was great at the sport, particularly defense? Power was a four-time All-Star and won seven consecutive Gold Gloves from 1958-1964.
Like my Andy Pafko collection, I'm always looking for more Power cards even if I have them already.
Vic Power Needs List
Last updated: 8-31-20
1956 Topps #67A Vic Power [Gray Back]
1958 APBA Baseball 1957 Season #VIPO Vic Power
1959 Topps #229A Vic Power [Gray Back]
1960 Topps Venezuelan #75 Vic Power
1961 Post #63B Vic Power [Perforated Version]
1962 Post Canadian #37
1962 Salada Tea/Junket Desserts All Star Coins #44 Vic Power
1964 APBA Baseball 1963 Season #VIPO Vic Power
1965 Topps #442 Vic Power
1966 APBA Baseball 1965 Season #VIPO Vic Power
1976 JDM/JMC 1955 Rodeo Meats Kansas City Athletics Reprints #18 Vic Power
1990 The Official Hall of Fame Sticker Book of Records Stickers #56 Vic Power
1994 Topps Archives 1954 #52 Vic Power
2012 Leaf History of Baseball Cut Signatures #952 Vic Power/40*
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