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Originally Posted by Buccos.com
Is it possible that Don Bryant wore a Seattle Pilots uniform? Ever?
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Don Bryant did, indeed, wear a Pilots uniform in the spring of 1970. We not only know this because of his presence on the roster that spring--before the team became the Milwaukee Brewers--but because a Pilots' uniform of Don's was authenticated and auctioned several years back. And, whether or not he ever wore it, we know that a Brewers uniform was created for him. Of course, Don was returned to Houston on April 3, at the end of spring training.
Forget whether pictures of Don in Astro or Pilots gear exists--it seems impossible that there aren't at least a few in the Topps Vault--there are precious few color pictures of Don at any point in his long career. It's really odd how few pictures of him are in circulation.
For Houston hunters, I would point out that the picture of Don used for his 1970 Topps card is almost certainly an airbrushed picture of Don with Houston. Give the man back his star and be done with it.