George Foster 1974 Topps

George Foster 1974 Topps I tell you what, we all know that George Foster looked like a menacing guy. But so far, of all of the baseball cards that I have collected of him as part of this collection that … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Of The ‘Shades Of 1997′ Contest Is…. Mariner1 Congratulations!!! There were 52 combined hits and runs in the 3-game series between the Marlins and Indians over the weekend, and Mariner1 predicted 47 to take home the prize. And … Continue reading →

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When A Random Traffic Stop Turns Into An Encounter With Your Childhood Heroes I received a call from my best friend this afternoon.  Some of you may know him, he goes by the name ‘McGee-Fan51′ on this blog, and he … Continue reading →

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Set Of 1990 & 1991 Andre Dawson Marathon Oil Baseball Cards Time to add two more cards to the PC.  I am inching closer and closer to 1,000!!! These two beauties come from special game giveaway sets – one is … Continue reading →

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One of the holy grails of 2012 Bowman Baseball, the Bryce Harper Superfractor, has surfaced on eBay. Find out about the listing as well as a history of other Bryce Harper Superfractor sales.

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1984 Topps – 1983 Highlights With Johnny Bench, Gaylord Perry, And Carl Yastrzemski I already owned this baseball card, but I needed a second one.  The first time I scooped this one up it was because I was building the … Continue reading →

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I had some money to burn and needed a baseball card fix.  I haven’t been on Ebay recently, so I spent this weekend looking for some deals.  It had been a while since I’ve completed some Padres team sets.  I also … Continue reading…

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Rickey Henderson 2001 Fleer Tradition – YUCK!!!! I keep buying Rickey Henderson cards ‘on the blind’.  And I keep getting disappointed. Sure, I know that Rickey played for what felt like a new team every year in the late 1990′s … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Roger Clemens!!! On this day back in 1984, Roger Clemens won his first major league baseball game. With his team on the road in Minnesota, the Boston Red Sox were battling the Minnesota Twins.  Clemens needed just 131 … Continue reading →

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Fergie Jenkins 1977 Burger Chef Disc – Front & Back We’re going back to the 1970′s this time.  1977 to be exact! I had never seen these cards before until this one of Fergie Jenkins came across Ebay.  I quickly … Continue reading →

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Rod Carew 1983 Fleer – Batting Cage Card!!! If it was not for this card having the backdrop of a batting cage, it could be categorized as horrible. Thankfully, and probably a fluke, the card does indeed capture on of … Continue reading →

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The most recent teammates to both win twenty games in the same season are Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling.  Back in 2002, Johnson had a record of 24-5 while Schilling went 23-7 for the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Amazingly, they accomplished the … Continue reading →

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I want you to forget everything you think you know about Beckett. Done? Now remember everything you know and remember about Beckett. The times you rushed to the hobby shop or newsstand to find the latest copy just to see who was on the cover. The times you quickly scanned through the magazine in search [...]

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Tony Gwynn ‘Fab Five’ – Card #1 – 1989 Topps Glossy All-Star Send In Now that my Tony Gwynn collection is complete, it is time to show of my favorite five cards from the set. Card #1 – 1989 Topps Glossy All-Star … Continue reading →

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This card is from the 1998 Fleer Tradition set.  The photo depicts Mr. Padre with a jersey and pen in hand, chatting up the fans.  No doubt, he is about to make someone very happy by signing the jersey. Having … Continue reading →©20…

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Wade Boggs 2002 Upper Deck ‘World Series Heroes’ We all know how the 1986 World Series ended.  And we all saw the effect that the result of that series had on Wade Boggs as he sat in the dugout in … Continue reading →

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Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards edited by Bob Lemke Krause Publications, 2011 696 pages The 21st edition of the Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards is just as massive and comprehensive as ever, covering every major issue and a great number of regional issues from 1863 through 1980. Although it is noted that not [...]

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Lee Smith 1986 Topps Base & Team Leaders How about a 2-for-1 special for you on this lovely Friday afternoon? Both cards come courtesy of the 1986 Topps baseball card set, and both feature Cubs’ closer Lee Smith. Have a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Reginald Martinez Jackson!!! You may know him as Reggie or as Mr. October or as 1 of the greatest World Series heroes in baseball history.  However you know him, Reginald Martinez Jackson turns 66 years old today!! I unquestionably consider … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Brooks Robinson!!! The man considered to be the greatest defensive third baseman in baseball history turns 75 years old today!! The resume of Brooks Robinson is more incredible each and every time I take a peek at it.  … Continue reading →

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‘Shades Of 1997′ Contest – The Players And Their Picks Alright everyone, the Marlins are in Ohio and they are getting ready to battle the Cleveland Indians for a 3-game set. I cannot help but think of Livan Hernandez, Edgar … Continue reading →

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So, this is what a 1993 Donruss Elite Series insert and a 1998 Bowman’s Best Atomic Refractor parallel looks like when they get together and make cardboard babies. Aren’t they stunning? The 2012 Bowman set has been out for almost two weeks and these Ice parallel cards have not been lost on me.  Hell, they [...]

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Kirby Puckett 1985 Donruss – ROOKIE CARD!!!! Yessir, I have finally scored myself a 1985 Donruss rookie baseball card of Kirby Puckett. And while this is probably my least favorite of his three rookie cards from the 1985 issues, I … Continue reading →

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Tony Gwynn ‘Fab Five’ – Card #2 – 1991 Fleer Now that my Tony Gwynn collection is complete, it is time to show of my favorite five cards from the set. Card #2 – 1991 Fleer Yeah, I know.  Most collectors are … Continue reading →

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Jim Palmer 1982 Kellogg’s 3-D Super Stars Get out your 3-D glasses kids, this one is going to be cool!!! LOL Like many collectors out there, I really like the Kellogg’s 3-D All-Star baseball cards.  The set began in the … Continue reading →

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It’s been a few months since I’ve done one of these. At the rate I’m going I should be done this series of posts sometime in 2035.First of all, it’s not this Sandy I collect:1974 Topps #347 But his son, Sandy Jr.1989 Topps #648I have 110 Sandy Alomar J…

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Brooks Robinson 2001 Topps Archives Well, if you cannot afford the original Brooks Robinson rookie baseball card from the 1957 Topps baseball card set (like me), you can still own a copy (like me). And this copy comes to you … Continue reading →

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My First Time – Don Sutton – April 14, 1966 The Setting – Dodger Stadium.  Los Angeles, CA. From Sutton – ‘The best way that I can describe it is that I was completely prepared and at peace.  Like a … Continue reading →

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New York Mets To Host 2013 MLB All-Star Game By RONALD BLUM | The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Mr. Met stood near the podium with baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Mets owner Fred Wilpon and New York City Mayor Michael … Continue reading →

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  Detroit Tigers’ Prince Fielder Regains Title As Major League Baseball’s Iron Man By James Schmel CHICAGO — It took some time, but Prince Fielder finally regained his title as Major League Baseball’s Iron Man. Fielder officially became the league’s … Continue reading →

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TTM SUCCESS – 2 More Signed Andre Dawson Baseballs For The ‘Ultimate Dawson’ Collection!!!! Well my friends, I am here to tell you that once again Andre Dawson has hooked me up with some great autographs. I had sent two … Continue reading →

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The Team Phungo trip to SafeCo field in Seattle went pretty well.  Seattle is a little out of the way from our Philadelphia base, but we had the opportunity to include the game in a trip to the Pacific Northwest and were happy to make th…

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Hank Aaron 2011 Topps Kimball Champions mini I think it is time that I pay a little more attention to Hank Aaron and his modern issues. This card from the 2011 Topps Kimball Champions set is simply fantastic!! Have a … Continue reading →

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Tony Gwynn ‘Fab Five’ – Card #3 – 1986 Donruss Now that my Tony Gwynn collection is complete, it is time to show of my favorite five cards from the set. Card #3  -1986 Donruss I like cards that feature odd photos.  … Continue reading →

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