Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.
Former Major League pitcher Ken Sanders was one of the first baseball cards I remember. As the years passed, it always seemed he was on a different team, mostly because he was. From1972-77 on Topps cards, he was with the Brewers, Phillies, Indians, Angels, Mets and Royals. He never actually pitched for the Phillies and he never got a card with the Twins for whom he did pitch during those years. After debuting in 1964, he spent parts of three seasons each with the Kansas City/Oakland A's and the Brewers, with a quick stop with the Red Sox.
My buddy Dennis is not that well-traveled, but he gets around to a lot of meet-and-greets, usually featuring Wisconsin players. That's where the Sanders picture originated. I have seen Dennis meet a lot of former players with better resumes, but I really appreciate this one. I love seeing older less-known players get some spotlight.
Dennis and Ken Sanders in Milwaukee, WI-May 2025.
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