Quote Originally Posted by MSpecht View Post
Baseball By The Numbers lists Bonds as wearing both 00 and 26 in 1980. It seems likely however that Jeff is correct, as number 26 was also worn by pitcher Don Hood. Hood was signed as a free agent by the Cards on 3/13/80, and released following the season on 10/25/80. Since Hood appeared in 35 games for the Birds that year, it is likely that he was on the roster all season, and was given number 26 sometime between 3/13/80 and the start of the season (presuming he was on the opening day roster.)

Mike Jackitout7@aol.com
Hood pitched his first game on 4/11, so he was on the roster opening day (which was 4/10). He was #26. Baseball by the Numbers was a great starting point, but its many errors have been corrected over the years.