1966 Topps - Luis Aparicio

"Little Looie" Luis Aparicio spent eighteen years in the big leagues, four in Baltimore 63'-67'. He collected nine gold gloves, and was selected to the All-Star team ten times. He stole 506 career bases, leading the American League nine consecutive seasons, an all- time record. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984. 

He played in two World Series. First in 59' with the White Sox, loosing in 6 games to the Dodgers. Then in 66' with the Orioles, this time sweeping the Dodgers in four games. The first and only championship ring of his career. 

The Orioles had plenty of power in the lineup but lacked speed. Luis was a welcome addition leading the league in stoles bases his first two seasons with the team. Equally important, he helped solidify the Oriole defense. Luis and future Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson formed one of the best shortstop-third base combinations of all time.  

Major League Career Stats:   BA: .262    SB: 506    Hits: 2677    RBI: 791    AB: 2922