RIP - Bob Barton

Former Giants' and Padres' catcher Bob Barton passed away on January 15, 2018 at age 76.

Barton began his career with the Giants, backing up first Tom Haller, then Dick Dietz.

He played for the Padres from 1970 to 1972, and had his only season as a regular player in 1971 (playing 121 games). That apparently spawned this somewhat dubious "In Action" card:

Bob missed most of the 1973 season, playing only 3 games for the Reds, then finished his career in 1974 back with the Padres.

San Diego Union-Tribune obituary