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Wait and see.

That will be the most likely outcome for a pair of former Calgary Cannons who are hoping to gain acceptance into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York …

In The Cards: 1994 Calgary Cannons

It’s a funny thing.

This series is called “In The Cards”, which would lead you to believe that the main stories of a particular season are reflected in the cardboard collectibles on display.

However, the 1994 Calgary Cannons team set might be better known for the players not in it, like Alex Rodriguez and Darren Bragg.

Tremendous Tino

He is easily one of the best players to ever play for the Calgary Cannons.

Tino Martinez put up MVP numbers during his two seasons (1990-1991) with the Cannons.

We take a look back at his time at Foothills Stadium, including a trade that almost sent him to Pittsburgh.

In The Cards: ’88 Calgary Cannons

Baseball cards were a big deal in the late-80s and early-90s.

Not only were they a hit in Major League Baseball, but they were also huge on the minor league circuits.

Here’s a second set of 1988 Calgary Cannons cards with a few of the stories of the players who graced the cardboard collectibles.

Reinventing the Abbott

Jim Abbott has served as inspiration in the baseball world for decades.

Born without a right hand, he persevered to become a college, Olympic and MLB pitcher who threw a no-hitter for the New York Yankees in 1993.

Abbott once again inspired fans with an improbable comeback in 1998 that included five appearances with the Calgary Cannons.