HISTORIC MLB TEAMS COLLECTION - SET 2 (8 TEAMS) $18.50

A historic collection of legendary teams from Major League Baseball's past.

Set II: 

1970 BALTIMORE ORIOLES: Featuring a trio of 20-game winners and a lineup built to hit the three-run homers, the Orioles go 7-1 in the playoffs and top the Reds for the title. Jim Palmer (20-10, 2.71 ERA), Mike Cuellar (24-8, 3.48 ERA) and Dave McNally (24-9, 3.22 ERA) carry the team with 119 combined starts. Frank Robinson (.918 OPS, 25 HR, 78 RBI) and Boog Powell (.962 OPS, 35 HR, 114 RBI) both have big seasons in the middle of the order, while Brooks Robinson (.764 OPS, 18 HR, 94 RBI) also provides some punch.

1955 BROOKLYN DODGERS: After losing four World Series over the span of eight years, the 1955 Dodgers finally break through with a title, beating the rival New York Yankees in seven games. Their offense is stacked, as Roy Campanella (.978 OPS, 32 HR, 107 RBI), Duke Snider (1.046 OPS, 42 HR, 136 RBI), Carl Furillo (.891 OPS, 26 HR, 95 RBI) and Gil Hodges (.877 OPS, 27 HR, 102 RBI) pace a group that also includes Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese. The pitching staff leads the NL in ERA, with Don Newcombe (20-5, 3.20 ERA) and Clem Labine (13-5, 11 SV, 3.24 ERA) in particular standing out. A 19-year-old Sandy Koufax (2-2, 3.02 ERA, 41.2 IP) also makes an impact.

1907 CHICAGO CUBS: On the back of a phenomenal pitching staff, the 1907 Chicago Cubs win the first of two straight titles, as the team posts an MLB-record 1.73 ERA on the year. Orval Overall (23-7, 1.68 ERA), Mordecai Brown (20-6, 1.39 ERA), Carl Lundgren (18-7, 1.17 ERA), Jack Pfiester (14-9, 1.15 ERA) and Ed Reulbach (17-4, 1.69 ERA) all have great seasons, and the offense does more than enough with those studs on the mound.

2005 CHICAGO WHITESOX: Behind the four workhorse arms of Mark Buehrle (16-8, 3.12 ERA), Freddy Garcia (14-8, 3.87 ERA), Jon Garland (18-10, 3.50 ERA) and Jose Contreras (15-7, 3.61 ERA), the White Sox steamroll through the postseason to their first World Series title since 1917. The offense is middle-of-the-road at best, with Paul Konerko (.909 OPS, 40 HR, 100 RBI) and Jermaine Dye (.846 OPS, 31 HR, 86 RBI) leading the way, but it comes up with the big hit time and again in October.

1985 KANSAS CITY ROYALS: led by Bret Saberhagen's (20-6, 2.87 ERA) Cy Young Award-winning performance, the Royals win the World Series for the first time. Both the ALCS and the World Series are decided in seven games after the Royals lose the first two at home and three of the first four games overall. The championship is the culmination of ten years of dominance by the Royals, during which they reach the playoffs seven times, with stars such as George Brett, Hal McRae and Willie Wilson.

1998 NEW YORK YANKEES: The winningest team in the storied history of the Yankees franchise, the 1998 squad rolls through the regular season and on into the postseason, where it goes 11-2 and sweeps the San Diego Padres in the World Series. The offense is dynamic, with Bernie Williams (.997 OPS, 26 HR, 97 RBI), Tino Martinez (.860 OPS, 28 HR, 123 RBI), Derek Jeter (.864 OPS, 19 HR, 84 RBI) and Paul O'Neill (.882 OPS, 24 HR, 116 RBI) all having big seasons, as the team piles up 964 runs. David Cone (20-7, 3.55 ERA) and David Wells (18-4, 3.49 ERA) lead the way atop the rotation, while Ramiro Mendoza (10-2, 3.25 ERA, 130.1 IP) and Mariano Rivera (36 SV, 1.91 ERA) form a lights-out back of the bullpen.

1971 PITTSBURGH PIRATES: In their first season at brand new Three Rivers Stadium, the Pirates bring home a World Series Championship. The '71 squad features a mix of veterans and young players. Roberto Clemente is playing as well as ever despite his 37 years of age. Clemente finishes the season with an impressive .341 batting average. Joining him in the outfield is another future Hall of Famer, 31-year-old Willie Stargell, who leads the league with 48 homeruns. Although no longer in his prime, 35-year-old second baseman Bill Mazeroski will also find his place in Cooperstown and is a valuable asset as a team leader.

1967 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS: At the plate, Orlando Cepeda (.923 OPS, 25 HR, 111 RBI) takes home NL MVP honors for the Cards, while Lou Brock (.799 OPS, 21 HR, 52 SB) and Tim McCarver (.822 OPS, 14 HR, 69 RBI) have solid seasons as well. Dick Hughes (16-6, 2.67 ERA) paces a staff that also includes Bob Gibson (13-7, 2.98 ERA) and a 22-year-old Steve Carlton (14-9, 2.98 ERA) who is just getting his Hall of Fame career started.

You will receive 8 un-cut TEAM CARDS. Each team features up to 28 players (14+ batters & 10+ pitchers). A total of over 200 players, each with specific ability ratings.

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