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Mailday From Across The Pond

on March 3rd, 2010 by rosschrisman2003

Today I received a package from John Arnold who lives over in the U.K.  We have been trading Phillies and Red Sox stuff for awhile.  He sent over some great stuff for my collection.  Check it out!

This is the first time I’ve heard of the APBA baseball card game.  Apparently it has been around since [...]

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2009 Topps 206 Hamilton Base

on March 3rd, 2010 by thehamiltonian

I picked this card, and a couple of the mini versions up in a quick trade that came my way via the blog world.  I am really not too sure what to think of this photo.  On one hand, I love it and on the other hand I think its stupid.

I think I would like [...]

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The Blog of the Unknown Postcard

on March 3rd, 2010 by Ben Henry

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Two More Staggering Defeats for the Other Card Company.

on March 3rd, 2010 by James B. Anama

On the same day it was reported that Topps gained the exclusive license to produce Team USA cards (something they have not been able to do since 1993), it has just been reported on the number one source of the hobby that MLB Properties has settled its …

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2010 Upper Deck Box Break Pack 2

on March 3rd, 2010 by steveisjewish

Here were on the pack 2 of the superior base product this year, Upper Deck!I know all about the complaints that this is a “sideways” set, but so far I have not grown tired of looking at these cards at all. It’s really like UD is broadcasting in HD whi…

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Randy Hennis, Last Game – 608

on March 3rd, 2010 by Steve78

Yes, it was the last game of the season. Yes, they were playing the division champions not looking to exert themselves before their run to the championship.But, there Randy Hennis was, in the sixth inning of his first major league start, having yet to …

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UD MLB Settle

on March 3rd, 2010 by stusigpi

Here are the non confidential terms.– Upper Deck will pay MLB Properties more than $2.4 million (the entire amount in dispute) for Upper Deck’s 2009 debts.– Upper Deck will pay MLB Properties a substantial sum of money for the unlicensed cards it…

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BREAKING NEWS: Upper Deck and MLBP Settle Lawsuit

on March 3rd, 2010 by Gellman

Well, the Upper Deck Lawsuit Bonanza is over.I have just received an email from a source close to the case that MLBP and Upper Deck have reached a settlement in the case of the (non) missing logos. Although the details are sparse at this moment, I thin…

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Assignment: Thorzul’s Manifesto

on March 3rd, 2010 by Thorzul

Alright, here’s what I’ve been teasing for the last few days. I’ve been putting the finishing touches on the latest assignment from the baseball card collecting community’s resident teacher. Most of you passed my last assessment with flying colors. …

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Yes Panini I will go out with you, but you will have to pick me up

on March 3rd, 2010 by stusigpi

Dear Hobby Blogger (that’s me!): As the Panini Andrenalyn Tour spreads the word about card collecting and Panini Adrenalyn NBA cards to kids across America , we wanted to give you the chance to get a VIP Tour of the Adrenalyn Tour Bus if/when it comes …

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1974 Topps Deckle Baseball #5, Steve Carlton

on March 3rd, 2010 by Matthew Glidden

Steve Carlton, arguably baseball’s greatest lefty, won 241 games over 15 seasons for the Phillies. I thought he’d easily outdistance anyone else in franchise history, but it barely edges 1950s ace Robin Roberts by 7 wins. They also own nearly iden…

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Topps and USA Baseball Announce New Baseball Card Deal

on March 3rd, 2010 by The Cardboard Connection

USA Baseball and the Topps Company have announced an exclusive multi-year licensing deal to make Topps the Official Baseball Card of USA Baseball. Topps will have exclusivity on USA Baseball trademarks, logos and other intellectual property, for use on cards featuring USA Baseball players.

Topps and USA Baseball Announce New Baseball Card Deal is brought to you by The Cardboard Connection: Sports Cards and Sports Memorabilia News, Reviews, and Information for Collectors.

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1968 Topps Ron Santo

on March 3rd, 2010 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

1968 Topps Ron Santo
Yes!!  The first card I am adding to my Ron Santo player collection is the 1968 base card.
And while the ’68s are not my favorite design from the 1960’s, I am thrilled to get this collection going.
In the 1968 baseball season, Santo again did his thing!  He made another All-star game appearance [...]

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I will not shed a tear over Upper Deck.

on March 3rd, 2010 by Chris Harris

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John Verhoeven

on March 3rd, 2010 by Devon

John Verhoeven was 28, when he became the last Twins pitcher for another 28 years to throw pitches outdoors in a home game. He didn’t have much of a career, but he had some fun while he was a major leaguer.

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A lil’ product called Masterpieces

on March 3rd, 2010 by JD's Daddy

There are two regrets I have about not starting to collect cards just A BIT sooner than I did. One of those is not collecting when Tim Lincecum was a rookie. All sorts of opportunities abound to collect TL autos, and today those are practically unreac…

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A’s Baby Toss

on March 3rd, 2010 by tastelikedirt

One thing they do in the left field bleachers in Oakland is offer up thier children as a sacrifice to the Gods. This usually happens when the game is on the line, not really in blow outs ‘cuz they don’t want to waste the kids.

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LOST… The Retro Baseball Card Set

on March 3rd, 2010 by PunkRockPaint

I am really getting lazy with these things… The last couple of episodes have been lackluster in my opinion. So here is a lackluster card to match:PRP LOST – #55 DogenLike Ichiro, he rolls with only one name. Like Elvis… HE LIVES!Design Based on: 20…

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Trading with Night Owl is never where

on March 3rd, 2010 by handcollated

I can guess what Night Owl is thinking.
“Handcollated, we haven’t traded cards in months.”
And he’s right, we haven’t.  But some time last year I sent him a few 1988 Score cards to get them out of my closet start his set, and just as I went on hiatus last year a package arrived with this:

Having [...]

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1956 Topps Davy Crockett card #7.

on March 3rd, 2010 by Andrew

While out and about this morning, my dad and I stopped into an antique store in Watkins Glen (yes, the place with the race track) that we usually hit once a week. Normally, we are there for postcards, ephemera, old correspondence, stamps, and the like.
The proprietor of the story had a [...]

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Topps Now Owns The Exclusive to USA Baseball

on March 3rd, 2010 by Gellman

Im not even sure why this is news worthy on a blog like this, but it does give me an avenue to spout a few nuggets of my beliefs on exclusives. Topps recently announced that they have aquired the exclusive to produce cards of the USA baseball team, som…

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Breaking news: Topps lands license for USA Baseball cards

on March 3rd, 2010 by chrisolds

Topps announced on Wednesday that it will be the official card of USA Baseball.

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Is a Derek Jeter autograph really all that rare?

on March 3rd, 2010 by chrisolds

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X Fractor Awesomeness!

on March 3rd, 2010 by Collective Troll

Greetings and good afternoon Trollites! The Tampa Bay Rays had their first pitch of the spring season against the Baltimore Orioles about 2 hours ago in Sarasota, Florida. I REALLY wanted to go, but I had a big test today and work soon, so I had to pas…

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New Images Released: 2010 Upper Deck Legacy Collection Football

on March 3rd, 2010 by Tracy Hackler

Upper Deck officials on Wednesday released the first images and preliminary product information for the brand new 2010 Legacy Collection, a 300-card set that strives to honor the complete history of the NFL dating back to 1920.

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Barry Larkin Collection 45: 1991 Bowman #379

on March 3rd, 2010 by FanOfReds

Barry LarkinYear:  1991Brand:  BowmanCard number:  379I’ve never been a big fan of Bowman cards, even as a young kid I found the brand to be boring.  Looking back, I think I was actually correct as the 1991 Bowman set still seems pr…

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One more package from Ben

on March 3rd, 2010 by dayf

There was one more item involved in my trade/Bipping of Ben Henry. This package came in the mail the same time as the old Braves he sent. Pretty normal package, you might say? Let’s see what is inside.Another package! The suspense mounts… what could …

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Random Topps Card of the Day: 1988 Topps Traded #21T Jay Buhner

on March 3rd, 2010 by James B. Anama

Thanks to the Topps Card Randomizer, introducing the Random Topps Card of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2010:Official Card Set Name and Card Number: 1988 Topps Traded #21T.Player Name, position, team: Jay Buhner, outfielder, New York Yankees.Major Le…

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NCAA Football Helmets Quiz

on March 3rd, 2010 by Rob- AKA "Guido"

Yeah, you saw the title and said to yourself, “Oh, I’m good, this’ll be easy.” Good luck! this was more difficult than I expected. It’s not timed and there is no way to keep you from cheating but at least try to get 35 correct before even contemplating…

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Spot the Sig-Winter Edition-Wrap Up

on March 3rd, 2010 by Rod

The signature is of Master Sergeant Donald Malarkey of  Easy Company.  He is one of the soldiers portrayed in the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers”, he was played by Scott Grimes, who also played Dr. Archie Morris on ER.  The signature i…

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Back to the Autographs- Don Hood TTM Success

on March 3rd, 2010 by Ryan aka Orioles Magic

After posting for most of the last week about my spring training contest, I felt like it was about time that I got back to the heart of the blog, showcasing my Orioles autographs!Don Hood 1973-74My second TTM request to Don Hood produced a better resul…

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