Rob Gardner was drafted from the Twins in the 1963 first year draft, whatever that was. He had previously been signed by the twins prior to the 1963 season as an amateur free agent. Rob pitched 107.1 total innings during the '65 + '66 season. As a swingman during this period, he went 4-10 and posting a 4.79 ERA. On June 12, 1967, Gardner and a player to be named later was dealt to the Cubs for Bob Hendley. Five days later, John Stephenson was sent to the Cubs as the PTBNL. Gardner pitched 6 more seasons in the majors, but retired after the 1975 season.
This ball was purchased on eBay. Mr. Gardner is a difficult target for signing via mail. He may have moved recently.
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