…my collection gave to me Ten Rookie Cards, Nine Team Cards, Eight Crusty Skippers, Seven TTM Autos, Six 1960 High Numbers, Five Checked Up Checklists, Four Mini Cards, Three Jersey Relics, Two 56’s, And a Cardboard Zeppelin!
Tags: 12 Days of Christmas, 1962 Topps, 1963 Topps, 1970 Topps, 1973 Topps, 1975 Topps, 1984 Topps, 1989 Topps, 1990 Topps, 1991 Topps, 2010 Topps Chrome, Bill Lee, Bob Bailey, Boog Powell, Chipper Jones, Danny Meyer, Don Mattingly, Ed Kranepool, Frank Thomas, Gary Carter, Ike Davis, John Hilton, Leon Roberts, Marc Hill, Max Alvis, Mike Schmidt, Randy Johnson, Ron Cey, Tony Oliva
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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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Apparently, that custom relic job that I did for Project 1962 a while back has paid some dividends on top of what Chris gave me because a few folks contacted me after he posted it asking if I’d be interested in doing something for them as well. Tim, from The Great Sports Name Hall of […]
Tags: 1973 Topps, John Hilton, Mike Schmidt, Ron Cey
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So today starts the 2010 Major League Baseball Postseason. Some of you may be shocked to learn that my beloved Mets did not make the cut this year. Yeah. I know. Crazy, isn’t it? Anyway, despite not having my team in the mix to root for, I still always love watching the playoffs and the […]
Tags: 2009 Allen & Ginter Baseball Highlight Sketches, 2010 Allen & Ginter, 2010 Topps, 2010 Topps Legendary Lineage, 2010 Topps The Cards Your Mother Threw Out, 2010 Topps Turkey Red, Alex Rodriguez, Brandon Phillips, Evan Longoria, Joe Mauer, Mike Schmidt, post-season, Robinson Cano, Ryan Howard, Tim Lincecum
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Round 6, here we come. Pack 21 (Ruth): 393 Jason Frasor 522 Jordan Schafer 651 Mike Aviles 559 Nick Markakis CMT91 Ryne Sanberg LL-37 Jackie Robinson / Ichiro 346 Taylor Teagarden 420 Shin-Soo Choo 448 Joakim Soria Felix Hernandez Attax That’s a pretty awesome action shot up on that Markakis card. Nice choice. I think […]
Tags: 2010 Topps, 2010 Topps 2020 Topps, 2010 Topps Legendary Lineage, 2010 Topps Peak Performance, 2010 Topps The Cards Your Mother Threw Out, 2010 Topps Turkey Red, 2010 Topps Vintage Legends, Brooks Robinson, Clay Buchholz, David Wright, Ichiro, Jackie Robinson, Luke Hochevar, Manny Ramirez, Mike Schmidt, Nick Markakis, Ryne Sandberg
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So begins the battle. 4 contestants, only 1 spot for glory. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you your 4 gladiators for Round 1. Let’s get it on. Pack 1 (Pedroia): 599 Jay Bruce 421 Doug Fister 364 Trevor Hoffman 457 Kanekoa Texeira 411 Jack Wilson VLC5 George Sisler T18 Clayton Kershaw 628 Ross Detwiler 578 […]
Tags: 2010 Topps, 2010 Topps 2020 Topps, 2010 Topps History of the World Series, 2010 Topps Legendary Lineage, 2010 Topps Peak Performance, 2010 Topps Turkey Red, 2010 Topps Vintage Legends, Alex Rodriguez, Buster Posey, Chase Headly, Clayton Kershaw, David Price, George Kell, George Sisler, Mike Schmidt, Paul Molitor, Ryan Howard
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Before I get into this, I just want to touch on two points. First, I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before, but I live in New Jersey and work in Manhattan, which means I have about an hour and 15 minute commute by train/subway in the morning. Normally, this time is very relaxing for […]
Tags: 100th Post, Aaron Heilman, Al Leiter, Alay Soler, Armando Benitez, card shop buys, Claudell Washington, Cliff Floyd, Darryl Strawberry, Dave Kingman, Ed Charles, Howard Johnson, Jeff Readon, Joe McEwing, junk wax, Kevin Appier, Matt Lawton, Mets, Mike Phillips, Mike Piazza, Mike Schmidt, Nolan Ryan, Pat Zachry, Roberto Alomar, Robin Ventura, Skip Lockwood, Steve Carlton, Todd Zeile, Tom Glavine, Tommie Agee, Vance Wilson, Whopper
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The last few days, I’ve had autographs on the brain. I recently decided I wanted to try my luck with a through the mail autograph. I won’t say who it is, since I want to write about it when it hopefully is a success. Literally right after I tracked down the address for said mystery […]
Tags: Autographs, drama, Mike Schmidt, Ringo
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