Frank Duffy Baseball Card 1976 Topps No. 232 - Excellent Condition, Minor Wear See Photos ... Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note sports memorabilia market hit $16 billion in 2023. Projections indicate it will reach $52 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 14% during the forecast period (2024-2032).
Frank Duffy was a dependable shortstop in Major League Baseball for a decade, playing from 1970 to 1979. He began his career with the Cincinnati Reds and also played for the San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, and Boston Red Sox.
Duffy was known more for his slick fielding than his hitting. A testament to his defensive skills, he led the American League in fielding percentage for shortstops in 1973 while with the Indians. Offensively, he was a right-handed batter with a "punch and judy" style, prioritizing contact over power. Over his career, he maintained a .232 batting average with 26 home runs and 240 runs batted in.
He is also notably remembered for his involvement in two significant and lopsided trades. The first sent him from the Reds to the Giants in a deal that brought future slugger George Foster to Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine." The second trade, however, benefited Duffy's new team, as he was sent to the Indians along with Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry from the Giants. After his six seasons as the everyday shortstop in Cleveland, Duffy finished his career with the Red Sox.