Object Details
depicted
McBean, Al
maker
Topps Chewing Gum
Associated Name
Pittsburgh Pirates
maker
Topps Chewing Gum
Description (Brief)
Al McBean (b. 1938) was one of many players featured on collectible coins made by Topps and included in packs of baseball cards.
McBean was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1961-68, 1970) San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers (1969). A native of the Virgin Islands, the right hander performed primarily as a reliever, amassing 63 saves over the course of his career.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1964
ID Number
1982.0566.10
accession number
1982.0566
catalog number
1982.0566.10
Object Name
bottle cap
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 1/2 in; 3.81 cm
Associated Place
Virgin Islands
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport or game
Baseball
level of sport
Professional
Major League
web subject
Sports
Subject
Latinos and Baseball
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_664486