The strong-armed receiver was usually a backup to better-known catchers. His only starting job came in 1980 with the Cubs when Barry Foote injured his back. Blackwell responded by hitting a career-high .272.
The strong-armed receiver was usually a backup to better-known catchers. His only starting job came in 1980 with the Cubs when Barry Foote injured his back. Blackwell responded by hitting a career-high .272.
