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I have a photograph from a 1968 Tigers world series game. Shot from behind of who I think is Mayo Smith but am not sure. The uniform number on his jersey is 50. I've found info on the team players numbers from that year but not Mayo's. Anybody know for sure? Or direct me to a website that knows? Thanks
I'm sure it's not Mayo Smith. I have a 1969 yearbook showing the World Series celebration [[pg. 3). Mayo Smith, who is almost bald, is being doused with champagne. In the background is someone with a full head of hair wearing number 50. Unfortunately, his back is turned in this photo also. By his build, I'm guessing it's a coach though.
The highest number player I've been able to find is 47 [[Don McMahon). So, the number 50 should belong to a coach or manager. I wasn't able to find any coach/manager uniform numbers.
Mayo Smith wore number 10
Wally Moses might have worn number 50
Tony Cuccinello wore number 50. Here is an ebay listing for a 1968 Spring training roster sheet, you'll really have to squint to see it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Detroit...-/230403308262
Best I can tell is Wally Moses wore 51, Hal Naragon wore 52 and Johnny Sain wore 53. Here is a photo of Mr. Cuccinello from 1968 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Sportin...item3cb9ef8c4f
This is the photo;
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/clt/2628441023.html
Yeah guys, It's not Mayo. I see on the eBay link that he wore #10. But I don't see a #50 for T. Cuccinello ---- looks more like #54 - my eyes maybe. Thanks all.