[PinsonHOF]

Here is a 1967 card from a Topps Venezuela set featuring Richard "Rick" Underwood an outfielder in the Indians organization who expanded his versatility by picking up a catcher's mitt, He hit the ball well until reaching the AAA level though he didn't embarrass himself, His baseball career ended abruptly in 1969.

I have included a translation of the Espanol on the back of his card.



The Cleveland Indians have him as one of their top prospects to the point that to consider allowing Luis Tiant with Caracas to sign and use Underwood as a catcher. He made his debut in 1965 as an outfielder in Dubuque. This year he served in the military and when he joined the club late he helped out in 2 games as pinch hitter and driving in the tying or winning runs.