#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Rick Burleson
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Sat, 2026-10-10 09:53
One of the young core of the mid-1970s Red Sox, Rick Burleson became one of the most respected shortstops of his era.
Craig Muder
For eight seasons in the 1970s and early 1980s, Rick Burleson was considered one of the best – and toughest – shortstops in the game.
Multiple shoulder injuries derailed his career, but Burleson remains for many Red Sox fans the definition of what a middle infielder should be...
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Malik Nabers revealed why he was visibly frustrated in the Giants' win over Arizona, admitting he wanted more chances to make an impact after halftime.
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