Manufacturer: Topps
Set: 1982 Topps Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Vance Law, Bob Long & Johnny Ray
Position/Team: Ray: 2nd Base for Pirates
Card #: 291
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Values: See Pricing Table Below
Ray played 10 seasons in MLB (1981–1990) before finishing his professional career with a successful two-year stint in Japan for the Yakult Swallows. He was originally drafted by the Astros but was traded to Pittsburgh in the deal that sent Phil Garner to Houston—a trade that paid off handsomely for the Pirates.
In 1982, Ray played in all 162 games as a rookie. While he narrowly lost the official MLB Rookie of the Year award to Steve Sax, he was named the Sporting News Rookie of the Year.
Ray led the National League in doubles in back-to-back seasons (1983–1984), hitting 38 each year. He was famously tough to fanning, rarely striking out more than 40 times in a season despite over 600 plate appearances. His ability to hit from both sides of the plate made him a versatile leadoff and #2 hitter, finishing his career with a solid .290 batting average.
Johnny Ray shares this 1982 Topps “Future Stars” card with Vance Law and Bob Long.
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