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This is the Fleer Ultra rookie card of one Bill Wertz, a 31st-round pick of the Cleveland Indians who appeared in 34 games (including the last one played in Municipal Stadium) in 1993 and one in 1994. Can you figure out why he is our subject today of all days?
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Born same day as Super Bowl I
Do I get a prize?
by stw121191 on Feb 5, 2012 10:16 AM EST reply actions
Sadly, no...
…but you may carry your head high for the rest of Super Bowl Sunday — as high as those who will win the very game itself. Wertz was the only big league player born that day.
by Jim Baker on Feb 5, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
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