The Mets representatives at the 1973 Mid-Summer Classic were all Hall of Famers. 1973 marked the end of an unprecedented era. It marked Willie Mays final appearance as a National League All-Star. Again, not to disparage his accomplishments, but I think he must’ve gotten in on the basis of his good looks or something, because […]
The Mets were back up to 3 players on the 1972 All-Star Team. Although I’m loathe to even suggest anything untoward about the Say Hey Kid, I kind of get the impression that his 1972 All-Star appearance might’ve been a bit more based on that fact that he’s Willie Mays than anything else. Between the […]
Willie Mays celebrates his 81st birthday today. Happy birthday to you, Willie, and here’s to hoping for many more.
…my collection gave to me Twelve Vintage Mets, Eleven League Leaders, 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! Merry Christmas to all! Have a great holiday season.
…my collection gave to me Eleven League Leaders, 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!
…my collection gave to me Five Checked Up Checklists, Four Mini Cards, Three Jersey Relics, Two 56’s, And a Cardboard Zeppelin!
It’s been a really long time since I got any cards from the 1969 Topps Deckle Edge set. I’m not sure why. I’m so close to killing it off you would think that I would put a little focus into it and just polish it off, but noooooo. I think before these 2, the last […]
Thanksgiving is upon us, and I have to say, this is one of my favorite holidays of the year. It combines all the cool things (stuffing yourself on food and booze, watching foosball all day and hanging with family) but doesn’t have a lot of the stressful things involved in other holidays like Christmas (figuring […]
A few weeks ago, I ended up snatching up a bunch of cheap-o rookie cards of guys who have been pretty damn good over the last couple of decades. Some of the guys whose cards I got are pretty much sure-fire Hall of Famers, once they become eligible. Others probably won’t get into the Hall […]
Today we gaze upon the glory that is the #3 card in my Top 5 cards that I scored during the Greatest Month I Ever Spent Collecting cards. Behold. 1973 Topps #305 Willie Mays Yessir. The Say Hey Kid. As a old man. As a Met. Obviously, Willie will forever be etched into the minds […]
