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Daniel Michael McGinn
Montreal Expos
Pitcher
Born: November 29, 1943, Omaha, NE
Drafted: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round (10th pick) of the 1966 amateur draft, January 29, 1966
Major League Teams: Cincinnati Reds 1968; Montreal Expos 1969-71; Chicago Cubs 1972
Died: March 1, 2023, Omaha, NE (age 79)
Carl Wendle Morton
Montreal Expos
Pitcher
Born: January 18, 1944, Kansas City, MO
Signed: Signed by the Milwaukee Braves as an amateur free agent, August 14, 1964
Major League Teams: Montreal Expos 1969-72; Atlanta Braves 1973-76
Died: April 12, 1983, Tulsa, OK (age 39)
After playing football and baseball at Notre Dame, Dan McGinn was drafted by the Reds and was a September call-up in 1968, appearing in 14 games. Left unprotected in the expansion draft, McGinn was taken as the 27th pick by the Expos. He was a workhorse for Gene Mauch's (#606) new club, appearing in a team leading 74 games, while also leading the Expos with six saves. McGinn never recaptured the success he had in 1969, pitching in two more seasons with the Expos before a trade in April 1972 sent him to the Cubs. His last big league action came that season, as he appeared in 42 games with the Cubs, pitching to an 0-5 record with a 5.89 ERA. He'd pitch in the minors in 1973 before retiring from baseball. In 210 big league games, all but 28 in relief, McGinn was 15-30 with a 5.11 ERA and 10 saves.
Building the Set / Card #532
December 15, 2024 from The Philly Show (Uncle Dick's Cards)
On Sunday, December 15th, Doug and I attended the latest Philly Show, spaciously spread out inside Hall A of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. I wrote a full show report over at The Phillies Room, including some thoughts on attending the show with our oldest son, who first graced the Philly Show floors back in 2012.
December 15, 2024 from The Philly Show (Uncle Dick's Cards)
On Sunday, December 15th, Doug and I attended the latest Philly Show, spaciously spread out inside Hall A of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. I wrote a full show report over at The Phillies Room, including some thoughts on attending the show with our oldest son, who first graced the Philly Show floors back in 2012.
Having had success the prior two shows at Uncle Dick's Cards with his well-organized, neon common binders, I opted to pull up a chair once again at the friendly dealer's array of tables. The aim was simple: Clear out Uncle Dick's 1969 Topps commons, starting off where I had left off the year before with card #501 and going through the end of the set, card #664. In less than 25 minutes, I completed my quest, and this is the 88th of 98 commons pulled from the binder. After a generous dealer discount due to my bulk purchase, this card cost me less than $3.
This is the rookie card for both pitchers, and Morton would appear on another Rookie Stars card in the 1970 set. Topps earns some credit for making sure these two pitchers appeared on a baseball card in the 1969 set, given their inclusion on the Expos' opening day roster.
Accuracy Index: Both sides of the card earn a +10 for the accurate expansion uniforms.
Other Notable Baseball Cards - McGinn
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #646
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (5): 1969-73
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1973 Topps #527
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 18 in the Beckett online database as of 7/12/25.
Sources - McGinn:
Other Notable Baseball Cards - Morton
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #646
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (9): 1969-77
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1977 Topps #24
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 42 in the Beckett online database as of 7/12/25.
Sources - Morton:
1969 Season - McGinn
McGinn made Expos history a few times in April 1969. First, he was the team's first relief pitcher, entering the Expos' inaugural game in the second inning after starter Mudcat Grant (#306) got hit hard by the Mets. Second, he hit the first home run in Expos history, off Tom Seaver (#480) no less, in that same game's fourth inning. He was 7-10 overall with a 3.94 ERA in a career-high 132 1/3 innings pitched.
McGinn made Expos history a few times in April 1969. First, he was the team's first relief pitcher, entering the Expos' inaugural game in the second inning after starter Mudcat Grant (#306) got hit hard by the Mets. Second, he hit the first home run in Expos history, off Tom Seaver (#480) no less, in that same game's fourth inning. He was 7-10 overall with a 3.94 ERA in a career-high 132 1/3 innings pitched.
1969 Season - Morton
In his first five starts, Morton was 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA in 23 1/3 innings pitched. He spent the bulk of the season in Vancouver, earning a September call-up. In three relief appearances in September with the Expos, Morton had a 1.50 ERA in six innings pitched. With the Vancouver Mounties, he was 8-6 with a 3.52 ERA in 18 starts.
Phillies Connection - Morton
Morton was released by the Rangers on April 1, 1977, signing with the Phillies the following month. He'd spend the summer with the Oklahoma City 89ers, never getting a promotion back to the majors. The Phillies were in the midst of one of their best seasons in franchise history, winning 101 games, and using just 13 pitchers all season. With the 89ers, Morton was 9-12 with a 3.32 ERA in 26 starts. The Phillies released him on March 18, 1978, ending his baseball career.
In his first five starts, Morton was 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA in 23 1/3 innings pitched. He spent the bulk of the season in Vancouver, earning a September call-up. In three relief appearances in September with the Expos, Morton had a 1.50 ERA in six innings pitched. With the Vancouver Mounties, he was 8-6 with a 3.52 ERA in 18 starts.
Phillies Connection - Morton
Morton was released by the Rangers on April 1, 1977, signing with the Phillies the following month. He'd spend the summer with the Oklahoma City 89ers, never getting a promotion back to the majors. The Phillies were in the midst of one of their best seasons in franchise history, winning 101 games, and using just 13 pitchers all season. With the 89ers, Morton was 9-12 with a 3.32 ERA in 26 starts. The Phillies released him on March 18, 1978, ending his baseball career.
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Other Notable Baseball Cards - McGinn
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #646
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (5): 1969-73
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1973 Topps #527
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 18 in the Beckett online database as of 7/12/25.
Sources - McGinn:
Other Notable Baseball Cards - Morton
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #646
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (9): 1969-77
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1977 Topps #24
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 42 in the Beckett online database as of 7/12/25.
Sources - Morton:
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#645 George Brunet - California Angels / #647 Dave Wickersham - Kansas City Royals
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