Portrait of Lloyd Merriman, outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds. Bowman series. Printed on back: "Lloyd Merriman. Outfield, Cincinnati Reds. Born: Clovis, Calif., Aug. 2, 1924. Height: 6 ft. Weight: 195. Bats: left. Throws: left. They call Lloyd 'Citation.' His tremendous speed on the base paths inspired the nickname. He hit .230 in 1949, his rookie year. In 1948, with Columbia of the Sally League, Lloyd led the circuit in stolen bases. He hit .298 and drove in 75 runs. Led the league in triples with 18. Starred at Stanford University in baseball and football. No. 173 in the 1950 series of baseball picture cards. [Copyright] 1950 Bowman Gum, Inc., Phila., Pa., U.S.A. Picture Card Collectors Club, 5-star Bowman series."
