Camilo's also one of a handful to play for both Washington Senator franchises. He debuted in 1954 and followed the first version to Minnesota when they moved west in 1961. The Twins then traded him back to the "expansion" Senators prior in late 1966 and all but two of his 174 career wins came wearing a Washington or Minnesota jersey (career stats). I prefer the Senators long-sleeve-red-under-pinstripe.
Coke added players for most teams to their bottle caps for 1967, but cut back to just a handful (and no Washington) for their 1968 series. See also Fleer Sticker Project's profile of the Coke overlaps with Dexter Press, another early set licensed by the emerging Major League Baseball Players Association.
The Senators Coke checklist doesn't include many enduring stars, but I've met my share of Frank Howard and Ken Harrelson fans over the years. (Any Fred Valentine aficionados out there?)
- Bob Humphreys
- Bernie Allen
- Ed Brinkman
- Pete Richert
- Camilo Pascual
- Frank Howard
- Casey Cox
- Jim King
- Paul Casanova
- Dick Lines
- Dick Nen
- Ken McMullen
- Bob Saverine
- Jim Hannan
- Darold Knowles
- Phil Ortega
- Ken Harrelson
- Fred Valentine
TRIVIA: These nine guys played for both the pre- and post-expansion Washington Senators.
- Rudy Hernandez
- Hector Maestri
- Don Mincher
- Camilo Pasqual
- Pedro Ramos
- Johnny Schaive
- Roy Sievers
- Zolio Versailes
- Hal Woodeshick
BONUS TRIVIA: Hector Maestri appeared in two career games, 1 for the 1960 Senators and 1 for the 1961 Senators (career stats). He technically moved with the Twins after 1960, but Washington selected him during their expansion draft.
Value: This #5 cost $3 on eBay. Most caps (a.k.a., crowns) turn up for a dollar or less at collector shows.
Fakes / reprints: Can't imagine how someone would fake a Coke cap and it'd be interesting to see someone try.
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