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Originally Posted by FatJack
Don Bryant did, indeed, wear a Pilots uniform in the spring of 1970. We not only know this because of his presence on the roster that spring--before the team became the Milwaukee Brewers--but because a Pilots' uniform of Don's was authenticated and auctioned several years back. And, whether or not he ever wore it, we know that a Brewers uniform was created for him. Of course, Don was returned to Houston on April 3, at the end of spring training.
Forget whether pictures of Don in Astro or Pilots gear exists--it seems impossible that there aren't at least a few in the Topps Vault--there are precious few color pictures of Don at any point in his long career. It's really odd how few pictures of him are in circulation.
For Houston hunters, I would point out that the picture of Don used for his 1970 Topps card is almost certainly an airbrushed picture of Don with Houston. Give the man back his star and be done with it.
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Appreciate the follow up. Yes, this is the photo that I have that I was hoping for an upgrade on. To your point, it would seem like the folks over at Topps Vault would have this same pic in his original Houston garb....Looks like I'll still be on the hunt.....