Continuing with my effort to show off some cool cards that I’ve gotten in the last couple of months that have inspired me to get back on the blogging horse, here’s some random cards that I added to my collection in Baltimore of all places. Back in August, the wife and I took a long […]
Tags: 1956 Topps, 1963 Topps Monster Laffs, 1966 Topps, 1989 Topps Talking Baseball, Jim Wilson, Juan Marichal, non-sport, oddball, St. Louis Cardinals, team card
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For the third year in a row, three Mets were named to the National League All-Star team in 1970. Buddy Harrelson was named to his first All-Star team in 1970, proof that the All-Star team wasn’t always based on offense. Gil Hodges had the honor of managing the National League All-Star team thanks to the […]
Tags: 1970 Topps, 1971 Topps, Bud Harrelson, Fergie Jenkins, Gil Hodges, Juan Marichal, league leader card, manager card, Phil Niekro, Tom Seaver
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Yesterday, I had showed off a 1969 Topps Deckle Edge card of Hall of Famer Ron Santo that I got from Reader Jim. Considering how easy it was for me to track down some other cards from that set, I was always a little surprised at how hard it was for me to finally acquire […]
Tags: 1969 Topps Deckle Edge, Carl Yastrzemski, Hoyt Wilhelm, Juan Marichal, Roberto Clemente
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During yesterday’s extra-inning, rain delayed game against the Marlins, Jose Reyes went 3 for 6 with a walk to propel himself back into the top spot in the National League in batting average over Ryan Braun. The day before, Jose had actually dropped into second place by 3 points, but thanks to his 3 hits […]
Tags: 1970 Topps, 1971 Topps, 1972 Topps, 1974 Topps, 1976, 2006 Fleer Tradition, 2006 Topps Update, 2009 Topps, Adrian Gonzalez, Al Downing, Andy Messersmith, Bill Stoneman, Billy Wagner, Bob Gibson, Dave Kingman, Dave Roberts, David Wright, Don Wilson, Fergie Jenkins, Greg Luzinski, Jake Peavy, Jim Palmer, Joe Borowski, Johan Santana, John Montefusco, Jose Reyes, Juan Marichal, league leader card, Luke Walker, Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, Phil Niekro, Roberto Clemente, Ryan Howard, Steve Carlton, Tim Lincecum, Tom Seaver, Trevor Hoffman, Wayne Simpson
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This series of posts is dedicated to examining the numerous design details from the Topps art department that leave me scratching my head. They’re the types of things that could just be one time instances that are the result of someone overlooking them, or they could have been a conscious decision on the part of […]
Tags: 1970 Topps, Denny McLain, Jerry Koosman, Juan Marichal
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No, not that Milton Bradley. This one. I recently scored a lot of 1969 Milton Bradley baseball cards. For those unfamiliar with these, according to the old Standard Card Catalog: The first of three sets issued by Milton Bradley over a four year period, these cards measure 2″x3″ and have a white border surrounding a […]
Tags: 1969 Milton Bradley, 2009 Topps Heritage, Bud Harrelson, Catfish Hunter, Eddie Mathews, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew, Juan Marichal, Milton Bradley, Richie Allen, Roy White, Tony Oliva
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Here we go with another “pack” of 6 for $5 vintage. I think I only have one more “pack” to go, so it might be high time to head on down to the old card shop soon. I think I need some binder pages anyway. 1976 Topps #400 Rod Carew Sometimes I wonder about card […]
Tags: 1973 Topps, 1974 Topps, 1976 Topps, Bert Blyleven, Fergie Jenkins, Hank Aaron, Joe Morgan, Juan Marichal, Rod Carew
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When I declared 2010 to be “The Year of Vintage”, apparently, I wasn’t kidding. Here’s a smorgasbord of manager and coaches cards that I picked up. The more my vintage collection grows, it’s fun to notice that a lot of those guys I actually have cards from their playing days. I know I have Galen […]
Tags: 1951 Bowman, 1963 Topps, 1967 Topps, 1968 Topps, 1969 Topps, 1970 Topps, 1971 Topps, 1972 Topps, 1973 Topps, 1974 Topps, Art Shamsky, Atlanta Braves, Billy Hitchcock, Bob Gibson, Bobby Murcer, Charlie Fox, Charlie Metro, Chuck Hiller, Connie Ryan, Curt Flood, Dick Selma, Dick Williams, Donn Clendenon, Ed Kranepool, Eddie Kasko, Fergie Jenkins, George Foster, Harry Parker, Harry Walker, J.C. Martin, Jack McKeon, Jim Beauchamp, Jim Lemon, Joe Foy, Joe Pepitone, Juan Marichal, league leader card, Los Angeles Dodgers, manager card, Milwaukee Brewers, Phil Niekro, Philadelphia Phillies, Preston Gomez, Randy Bobb, Reggie Jackson, Ron Santo, San Francisco Giants, Sparky Lyle, Sportlots, Steve Carlton, team card, Tim Foli, Tom Seaver, Tommie Agee, Vida Blue, Whitey Lockman, Willie Stargell
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