Band-o Brothers

Sal and Chris are brothers. Sal is almost 12 years older than Chris. Both are major league baseball players. But the age gap meant that by the time Chris reached the major leagues, his older brother had made four all-star games, amassed over 1,700 hits and 1,000 RBI, and had celebrated three World Series titles.

Not having any brothers, I did not experience a sibling dynamic anywhere near Chris and Sal's. But it had to have been hard for Chris. But making the major leagues is an incredibly impressive feat, and Chris had a respectable career as a part-time catcher. He should be proud of his accomplishments, and I hope he is. 

I'm not certain if the folks over at Donruss were trying to portray the sibling dynamic between the Bando brothers when they released their 1982 set. The set would feature Sal's final card and Chris's first.

But doesn't it really look like Chris is looking at Sal and Sal is looking back at Chris? 

1982 Donruss #551, Chris Bando

1982 Donruss #592, Sal Bando