Blow Out the Candles February 7

Cubs and Dodgers pitcher Burt Hooton is celebrating his 62nd birthday today.2006 Fleer Nickname Greats #NG-BHBurt threw a no-hitter for the Cubs on April 16, 1972 but his long-term success came after he was traded to the Dodgers in 1975.Oct. …

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Why am I opening a pack of basketball cards?  I was bottom feeding on Ebay and they were only $3.25 for 3 packs, shipped.  I never buy basketball so I thought it might be fun.Pack one was pretty good. Yeah, Kobe.  I am following you. &nb…

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The Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth was born in Baltimore, Maryland on this date in 1895. 1980 Cramer Baseball Legends #1Some quotes attributed to the Babe:Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world.Cobb is a prick. B…

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In honor of Super Bowl Sunday I pulled out some cards from 40 years ago.Representing the NY GiantsOne Giants QB One father of a Giants QBRepresenting the PatriotsHere’s hoping it’s a exciting game to watch.  Have a great time everyone!

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Only two birthdays today but they’re both legends in their sports.Legendary Cowboys QB Roger Staubach is 70 today. 1972 Topps #2001963 Heisman winner at NavyDecember 3, 1963Coach Landry and Roger November 3, 1971Super Bowl VIJanuary 1977…

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I recently had 8 months worth of Check Out My Cards purchases shipped.  I divided the 153 cards into 35 groups.  I like to think of these as hand picked “packs”.   I’m posting them in random order.  ”Pack” #19 was $1.90 in…

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“Savoir Faire’, Denis Savard is celebrating his 51st birthday today.2006-07 UD Ultimate Signatures #US-DSFamed aviator, Charles Lindbergh was born in Detroit, Michigan on this date in 1902.1930

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I recently had 8 months worth of Check Out My Cards purchases shipped.  I divided the 153 cards into 35 groups.  I like to think of these as hand picked “packs”.   I’m posting them in random order.  ”Pack” #19 was $1.13 in…

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Fred Lynn is celebrating birthday his 60th birthday today.1975 Topps #622July 7, 1975Fred was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1975He as also the AL MVP, the first player to garner both awards in the same season.After seven successful years in Boston …

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When I got back into collecting five or so years ago one of the things that excited me was the availability of autographed cards.  Perhaps I went a little overboard but I think I picked up some nice cards.  This will be an A-Z series of posts…

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FYI (Today’s birthdays are in the previous post)Don’t Drive AngryNed Ryerson!  Ned: Phil? Hey, Phil? Phil! Phil Connors? Phil Connors, I thought that was you! Phil: Hi, how you doing? Thanks for watching. [Starts to walk away] Ned: …

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Former player and manager Red Schoendienst is celebrating his 89th birthday today. 1958 Topps #190Red was a 10 time All-Star between 1946 and 1957and was on World Series Championship teams in St. Louis (1946) and Milwaukee (1957). 1…

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There seems to be a trend developing among card bloggers to share what books they’ve been reading.  I’m all for this.  I read four books in January.  (Click the covers for links to Amazon.)This book was a Christmas gift.  Part histo…

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Orioles fan favorite Paul Blair is celebrating his 68th birthday today.1968 Topps #135Paul appeared in six World Series and was on the winning side four times, twice with the Orioles and twice with the Yankeees.  He was an All-Star twice…

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I received this great fan pack from the DC United Soccer team:NotecardDecal Sticker Mascot cardFan This is a nicely made  pin.  Gallardo only played the one year for DC United but had the third highest salary of any MLS player,…

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If today is your birthday you share it with a trio of baseball’s elite.#42, Jackie Robinson was born on this date in 1919.2009 Topps #PR-22009 Topps American Heritage #26Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks is celebrating his 81st birthday today.20…

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I finally got a complete base set of the new Topps American Pie.  Here are some of my favorites.  I made an effort to highlight some that I don’t think have been featured over and over already.  I’ve also included the backs.What’s more A…

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Former player and current Nationals manager Davey Johnson is celebrating his 69th birthday today. 1968 Topps #273As this card tells us, Davey got the last hit off Sandy Koufax.  It came in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the 1966 Worl…

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This selection falls under the heading “one thing leads to another”.  One of my recent “Songs for a Sunday Night”  featured Amanda Palmer who herself was an offshoot of my birthday post of Neil Gaiman (she being his  wife).  Well, I…

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Hall of Famer Joe Primeau was born on this date in 1906.Primeau was a member of Toronto’s “Kid Line”.  One of his linemates’ birthdays was just ten days ago.  Check it out here. As a coach, Primeau is the only man to have won t…

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Last year my sister-in-law and brother-in-law gave me a $25 Ebay gift card for Christmas.  Here’s what I ended up with.  This year they were nice enough to treat me again.This was my first purchase , second, , third&n…

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Hall of Fame shortstop George Wright was born on this date in 1847.2009 Obak #94Wright was a member of the 1869,  57-0,  Cincinnati Red Stockings known to be the first “all-professional” baseball team.Artist Jackson Pollock&nbs…

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Has everyone seen the video of Patrick Kane at the NHL All-Star draft?He’s whispering to former teammate Brian Campbell about a woman he sees in the crowd, “that blonde is unbelievable.” Here’s a link to see the video.

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The controversial Keith Olbermann is celebrating his 53rd birthday today.Composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on this date in1756.OK I’ve got to put in a clip from Amadeus.Songwriter and screenwriter Harry Ruby …

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ESPN is running this again.  It’s still funny.Here’s another:

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Last year my sister-in-law and brother-in-law gave me a $25 Ebay gift card for Christmas.  Here’s what I ended up with.  This year they were nice enough to treat me again.This was my first purchase , second, , third&n…

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“The Great One”, Wayne Gretzky is celebrating his 51st birthday today.1990-91 Bowman #14319781980October 12, 1981Wayne with Cheryl Tiegs 1982Interviewing Coffey and MessierOne of his four ChampionshipsCoach GretzkyHall of Famer Frank Nig…

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Last year my sister-in-law and brother-in-law gave me a $25 Ebay gift card for Christmas.  Here’s what I ended up with.  This year they were nice enough to treat me again.This was my first purchase , second, , third&n…

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Hall of Famer Fernie Flaman turns 85 today.Hall of Fame member of the Viking’s “Purple People Eaters”, Carl Eller turns 70 1973 Topps #211Carl Eller trying to tackle the great Gayle Sayers.The Purple People Eaters – Marsh…

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Last year my sister-in-law and brother-in-law gave me a $25 Ebay gift card for Christmas.  Here’s what I ended up with.  This year they were nice enough to treat me again.This was my first purchase , second, , third&n…

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HOF sportscaster Jack Brickhouse was born in Peoria, Illinois on this date in 1916.Jack was the TV voice of the Cubs for this kid growing up in Chicago.Jack with Ernie Banks and future Chicago sportscaster Chet Coppock in August of 1959.Jack …

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Last year my sister-in-law and brother-in-law gave me a $25 Ebay gift card for Christmas.  Here’s what I ended up with.  This year they were nice enough to treat me again.This was my first purchase , second, , third.Here’s…

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  Painter Edouard Manet was born in Paris, France on this date in 1832.”If I’m lucky, when I paint, first my patrons leave the room, then my dealers, and if I’m really lucky I leave too.”A Bar at the Folies-Bergere 1882The Grand Can…

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A while back I received this fan pack from the Buffalo Sabres.  I just opened it today. Pocket schedules MagnetTatoos

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January 22 marks the birthdays of four legends of the ice spanning almost 50 years.  It also marks the birthday of one of my favorite TV stars going back to the early 1960′s.  A hint.  Think green (and I don’t mean solar panels.)Hall of …

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