He was behind the plate catching when Pete Rose collected his record-breaking 4,192nd base hit.
Catcher for the Houston Astros (1978-1980), New York Mets (1982) and San
Diego Padres (1983-1987).
Member of 1980 National League Western Division Champion Houston Astros
team. Member of 1984 National League Champion San Diego Padres team.
He is known for having one of the largest cap sizes in major league baseball. When he debuted with the Mets in 1982, they didn't have a batting helmet that fit him and they had to send for the helmet he wore in the minors.