Description: This 1956 Topps sports trading card features Wilmer Mizell of the St. Louis Cardinals. The card is from the base set and has a card number of 193. It is a great addition to any collection for fans of baseball and the Major League Baseball (MLB). The card is ungraded, but has been well-preserved VG over the years. It is perfect for collectors or anyone who appreciates vintage sports memorabilia. Add this card to your collection today! Wilmer David “Vinegar Bend” Mizell (August 13, 1930 - February 21, 1999) was a left-handed pitcher who spent nine seasons in Major League Baseball before turning to politics and serving three terms (1969-1975) as a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina. The St. Louis Cardinals signed Mizell (whose nickname was a nod to his Alabama hometown) as an amateur free agent in 1949. Debuting with the Cards three years later (1952-1953, 1956-1960), Wilmer went 10-8 his rookie year and 13-11 his sophomore season before serving two years in the United States Army. Mizell concluded his playing days as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates (1960-1962) and the New York Mets (1962) before retiring having pitched in 268 games (including 230 starts) with a 90-88 record, a 3.85 ERA, and 918 strikeouts. He also pitched 61 complete games and 15 shutouts. After being unseated as a representative, “Vinegar Bend” served under President Gerald R. Ford as assistant secretary of commerce for economic development.
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Type: Sports Trading Card
Sport: Baseball
Set: 1956 Topps
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Player/Athlete: Wilmer Mizell
Features: Base Set
Season: 1956
League: Major League Baseball (MLB)
Manufacturer: Topps
Card Number: 193
