1970 69 1969 Pitching Leaders Tom Seaver Phil Niekro Fergie Jenkins Juan Marichal

1969 Pitching Leaders Tom Seaver Phil Niekro Fergie Jenkins Juan Marichal

In addition to the 4 pitchers on the front, there were 5 more 20 game winners in the NL in 1969.  Nine 20 game winners.  I would like to think that it could happen again.  No one else does. Including Topps.  That is why they keep printing "Heritage" and other sets now with these guys on them instead of focusing only on the stars of the 21st Century.  

"Pitching" meant "victory" to Topps around that time (and later).

It is nice to see 6 Pirates on the back (including Bruce Dal Canton near the end).  Topps was very thorough in its lists.

The next 5 or more pitchers (after the 20 game winners) achieved lasting fame of their own.  There is greatness (and great stories) sprinkled throughout the back of this card. 

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