I was only 6 years old in 1969. My brother had been drafted and was in a small country in Southeast Asia serving the same organization that my Dad did in North Africa, Sicily and Normandy during WWII. My brother came home safely after 9 months (though some would argue not fully "sound"), unlike my Dad who spent a full year in the hospital following a meeting with a German mortar in Hasselt, Belgium in September, 1944.
1969 is the first season I can remember major league baseball, starting with a spring training game between the Twins and Braves in Florida that was won 1-0 on a homerun in the 9th inning. I remember watching the game in black and white and gradually becoming aware of players like Oliva, Killebrew, Aaron, etc. But for the life of me I cannot recall which team won that game or who hit the homer that day.
It was a great year to become a life-long baseball fan. It would be fun to collect stories and personal recollections about the players and teams represented in the 1969 strat set.
So bring 'em on - please share what you are willing to share!
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