Description: Sparma attended Ohio State University and played quarterback on the 1961 and 1962 football teams coached by Woody Hayes. Sparma and his leading receiver, Paul Warfield, led the 1961 Buckeyes to an 8-0-1 season and a Big Ten Conference championship. Sparma quit the team after three years due to differences with Hayes and opted to pursue a career in Major League Baseball. He played six seasons with Detroit, from 1964 to 1969. His best season was 1967, when he posted a record of 16–9 with 11 complete games, five shutouts, and a 3.76 ERA. On December 3, 1969, Sparma was traded to the Montreal Expos. Sparma pitched only 27 innings for the Expos in 1970, compiling a record of 0–4. Sparma pitched his last major league game on May 12, 1970. In 183 career games, he had a 52–52 record with a 3.94 ERA.
Price: 149 USD
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Baseball
Type: Sports Trading Card
League: Major League (MLB)
Set: 1968 Topps
Manufacturer: Topps
Player/Athlete: Joe Sparma
Team: Detroit Tigers
Year Manufactured: 1968
Season: 1968
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Vintage: Yes
