Cards That Never Were: Joe Ferguson Topps 1971 & '84

Cards That Never Were is a recurring series in which I create virtual cards for players missed in various sets over the years. It is a concept I have borrowed from far too many to list, but I appreciate all of them. You can find more of my creations and a lot of other great creations (and not just baseball cards) in the Custom Baseball Cards group on Facebook.
Joe Ferguson was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 8th round of the 1968 MLB draft. He made his debut in 1970 with a five game stint. He split 1971 between the Dodgers and their Triple A team, but spent most of '72 in the minors. He played with the Dodgers until being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals midway through the '76 season. After the season, he was traded to the Houston Astros, where he played until he was traded back to the Dodgers halfway through the '78 season. The Dodgers released him late in the '81 season and the California Angels signed him. He was released midway through the '83 season, ending his career. All told, he played in 1,013 games and hit .240 with 122 HRs, 445 RBIs and 407 runs scored. He played most of his games as a catcher, but logged in some outfield duty. He will always be known for a fantastic throw in the 1974 World Series.
For his efforts, Topps gave Ferguson cards in 1972-'83. That left a rookie card and a "career capper" missing. I was able to fill those voids.