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Bob Aspromonte

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Bob Aspromonte (b. 1938) was one of many players featured on collectible coins made by Topps and included in packs of baseball cards.
Infielder Bob Aspromonte played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1960-61,) Houston Colt .45's/ Astros (1962-68,) Atlanta Braves (1969-70,) and New York Mets (1971.)
A lifetime .252 hitter, Aspromonte hit 60 home runs and 457 runs batted in.
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Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
depicted
Aspromonte, Bob
maker
Topps Chewing Gum
Associated Name
Houston Astros
maker
Topps Chewing Gum
date made
1964
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 1/2 in; 3.81 cm
Object Name
bottle cap
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