***Official Backup Catchers of Yore Thread (1 Viewer)

[Rustoleum]

Dave Van Gorder

At one time I was in possession of his autograph.

The Reds don't get enough credit for boldy attempting to start nothing but backup catchers for the bulk of the 80's. Dann Bilardello, Brad Gulden, Alex Trevino (think he only caught Mario Soto), Alan Knicely...

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

The Reds don't get enough credit for boldy attempting to start nothing but backup catchers for the bulk of the 80's. Dann Bilardello, Brad Gulden, Alex Trevino (think he only caught Mario Soto), Alan Knicely...

Bo Diaz.

He was killed when a satellite dish fell on him.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

The Reds don't get enough credit for boldy attempting to start nothing but backup catchers for the bulk of the 80's. Dann Bilardello, Brad Gulden, Alex Trevino (think he only caught Mario Soto), Alan Knicely...

Bo Diaz.

He was killed when a satellite dish fell on him.

Actually, I believe he was on the roof fixing the dish and was struck by lightning.

 

[Eephus]

Evan Gattis

 

[Bobcat10]

Yore questionable: Einar Diaz. Not many backup catchers have pulled in better in trade return.