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Carlos May
Chicago White Sox
Outfield
Born: May 17, 1948, Birmingham, AL
Drafted: Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (18th pick) of the 1966 amateur draft
Major League Teams: Chicago White Sox 1968-76; New York Yankees 1976-77; California Angels 1977
World Series Appearances: New York Yankees 1976
Donald Laverne Secrist
Chicago White Sox
Pitcher
Born: February 26, 1944, Seattle, WA
Signed: Signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent before 1963 season
Major League Teams: Chicago White Sox 1969-70
Died: January 30, 2025, Centralia, IL (age 80)
Richard Angelo Morales
Chicago White Sox
Infield
Born: September 20, 1943, San Francisco, CA
Signed: Signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent before 1963 season
Major League Teams: Chicago White Sox 1967-73; San Diego Padres 1973-74
Don Secrist pitched professionally for nine seasons, spending time in the White Sox bullpen in 1969 and 1970. He made the team's opening day roster in 1969, relieving in 19 games before a broken hand prematurely ended his season. Secrist returned to the White Sox for nine games in 1970, his final action in the majors. In 28 big league games, he was 0-1 with a 5.93 ERA in 54 2/3 innings pitched.
Building the Set / Card #537
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 93rd of 98 commons pulled from the binder. After a generous dealer discount due to my bulk purchase, this card cost me less than $3.
The Card / White Sox Team Set
May Accuracy Index +5 / Secrist Accuracy Index -3 / Morales Accuracy Index -3
This is the rookie card for all three players, and the only appearance Secrist ever made on a mainstream baseball card.
This is the rookie card for all three players, and the only appearance Secrist ever made on a mainstream baseball card.
Accuracy Index: I'm going to assume May is wearing a White Sox hat here, and who knows what the other guys are actually wearing. May scores a +5 due to my favorable scoring, and the hatless duo next to him drop to -3.
1969 Season - May
In his rookie season, May was the opening day left fielder for the White Sox and his strong first half earned him a trip to the All-Star Game. He and his brother Lee became the first brothers to face off in the All-Star Game, as Lee was representing the Reds for the National League. May batted .281 for the season, with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs. He finished third to Lou Piniella (#394) for the Rookie of the Year award, but was named The Sporting News' Rookie of the Year over Piniella.
In his rookie season, May was the opening day left fielder for the White Sox and his strong first half earned him a trip to the All-Star Game. He and his brother Lee became the first brothers to face off in the All-Star Game, as Lee was representing the Reds for the National League. May batted .281 for the season, with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs. He finished third to Lou Piniella (#394) for the Rookie of the Year award, but was named The Sporting News' Rookie of the Year over Piniella.
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Other Notable Baseball Cards - May
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #654
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (9): 1969-77
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1994 Ted Williams #21
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 79 in the Beckett online database as of 7/26/25.
Sources - May:
Baseball Reference / Wikipedia
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #654
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (9): 1969-77
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1994 Ted Williams #21
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 79 in the Beckett online database as of 7/26/25.
Sources - May:
Baseball Reference / Wikipedia
1969 Season - Secrist
On the club's opening day roster, Secrist's major league debut came on April 11th, the first game played by the Pilots in their home ballpark, Sick's Stadium, in his home town of Seattle. He broke his hand in a game against the Twins on July 17th, ending his season. He'd make one appearance with the Tucson Toros. In his 19 major league games, Secrist was 0-1 with a 6.08 ERA in 40 innings pitched.
On the club's opening day roster, Secrist's major league debut came on April 11th, the first game played by the Pilots in their home ballpark, Sick's Stadium, in his home town of Seattle. He broke his hand in a game against the Twins on July 17th, ending his season. He'd make one appearance with the Tucson Toros. In his 19 major league games, Secrist was 0-1 with a 6.08 ERA in 40 innings pitched.
1969 Season - Morales
Morales appeared in 55 games, batting .215. He made 33 starts throughout the season - 29 at second base and four at shortstop.
Morales appeared in 55 games, batting .215. He made 33 starts throughout the season - 29 at second base and four at shortstop.
Other Notable Baseball Cards - Secrist
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #654
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1): 1969
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #654
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 2 in the Beckett online database as of 7/26/25.
Sources - Secrist:
Baseball Reference / Wikipedia
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #654
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1): 1969
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #654
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 2 in the Beckett online database as of 7/26/25.
Sources - Secrist:
Baseball Reference / Wikipedia
Other Notable Baseball Cards - Morales
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #654
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (6): 1969-74
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1990 ProCards #1072
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 25 in the Beckett online database as of 7/26/25.
Sources - Morales:
Baseball Reference / Wikipedia
First Mainstream Card: 1969 Topps #654
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (6): 1969-74
Most Recent Mainstream Card: 1990 ProCards #1072
Total Non-Parallel Baseball Cards: 25 in the Beckett online database as of 7/26/25.
Sources - Morales:
Baseball Reference / Wikipedia
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