Friday, October 23, 2026

Brett Alan picks #949, Roberto Pena

The Player: Roberto Pena

The Card: 1970 Topps #44

How I got the auto: I purchased it on eBay in 2019.

About Roberto Pena: He was signed as an amateur free agent prior to the 1960 season by the Pirates.  In 1964 he was traded to the Cubs for Andre Rogers.  He played for the Cubs in 1965 and 1966.  He was drafted by the Phils in the minor league draft. He played for the Phils in 1968.  He was drafted by the Padres as the 48th pick in the expansion draft and played for them in 1969.  In March of 1970 he was traded to the A's for Ramon Webster and then in May he was traded to the Brewers. He passed away in 1982 at the age of forty-five.

Between: Jim Pena and Joe Pepitone

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