1970 81 Dave May

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Dave May


In 1974, May would gain the distinction of being the only player ever traded for Hank Aaron. 

In June, 1970, the Orioles traded May to the Milwaukee Brewers. He immediately got more playing time and put together some good years in Milwaukee.  

His career timing was always a little off. 

  • He missed the chance (by a few months) to play for the Orioles when they won the 1970 World Series.
  • By getting traded to Milwaukee in mid-season instead of the previous off-season, he missed the chance to be one of the few players ever to appear on a Topps card as a Pilot. 
  • In 1978, he was picked up by the Pirates for their unsuccessful pennant drive.  He was released after the season and missed the chance to play for the World Series winner in 1979. 

The card is visually appealing. I do not remember many cards in which a player is holding his helmet. The effect adds more color and contrast than if he were holding a ball or mitt.


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