Blow Out the Candles April 27

Cardinals great Enos “Country” Slaughter was born in Roxboro, NC on this date in 1916. 1991 Conlon Collection #56 2003 Flair Greats #9 2005 Upper Deck Classic #32″I learned early on to never walk while I was on the ball field. …

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Hall of Famer Hack Wilson was born in Ellwood City, PA on this date in 1900. 2006 SP Legendary Cuts #46″I’ve never played drunk; hung over, yes, but never drunk.” 1992 Conlon Collection #585 1992 Conlon Collection #424 ”Th…

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The Clown Prince of basketball Meadowlark Lemon is celebrating his 80th birthday today.Jazz  and pop singer Ella Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Virginia on this date in 1917.Among her many honors, Ella won 17 Grammys and was awarde…

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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” #31, 5 cards, was $1….

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Artist Willem de Kooning was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands on this date in 1904.“Once, after finishing a picture, I thought I would stop for awhile, take a trip, do things — the next time I thought of this, I found five years had gone by….

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Chicago Blackhawks legend Tony Esposito is celebrating his 69th birthday today. 1971-72 Topps #110Phil can’t beat Tony with Keith Magnuson helping out.Tony and Phil”God, we’re old!”Tony with some “friends” at the Charleyhorse Restau…

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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” #15, 4 cards, was $2….

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Fan favorite and one of the best 1st basemen of the 1940′s and 50′s,  Mickey Vernon was born in Marcus Hook, PA on this date in 1918.1982 Cramer Baseball Legends #78 Mickey in 2008Dom DiMaggio,Mickey and TedMickey was President Eisenhowe…

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I come from an Original Six town and was born during the Original Six era so when I saw this set I had to have it, though I still waited for a good price.  I like it enough that I’m going to show you every card — no, not all at once.  That w…

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Hall of Fame Yankees skipper Joe McCarthy was born in Philadelphia, PA on this date in 1887. 1991 Conlon CollectionMcCarthy’s “10 Commandments for Success in the Majors”:Nobody ever became a ballplayer by walking after a ball.You will ne…

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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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Hall of Fame shortstop Dave Bancroft was born in Sioux City, Iowa on this date in 1891. 1991 Conlon Collection #17Dave was known as a brainy sort of guy.  Here’s a story about his first game as a Giant after having been traded from …

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I come from an Original Six town and was born during the Original Six era so when I saw this set I had to have it, though I still waited for a good price.  I like it enough that I’m going to show you every card — no, not all at once.  That w…

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Tennis star Maria Sharapova is celebrating her 25th birthday today.English musician Alan Price is 70 today.Price was an original member of the band The Animals. Alan with Bob DylanHere’s “The Alan Price Set” performing a Randy …

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All time triples leader and Hall of Famer Sam Crawford was born in Wahoo, Nebraska on this date in 1880.1981 Cramer Baseball Legends #55Ty Cobb, Joe Jackson and Sam Crawford 1912Crawford requested the his plaque read “Wahoo Sam”, “That’s my h…

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This was a post from a COMC purchase that I started and forgot about. I think these 1955 Bowman’s speak for themselves.

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Hall of Famer Cap Anson was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on this date in 1852. 2001 Legendary Cuts #18Charles Comiskey said of Cap, ”He was the greatest batter that ever walked up to hit at a baseball thrown by a pitcher. I have seen them all f…

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Pirates great “Big Poison”, Paul Waner was born in Harrah, OK on this date in 1903.Little Poison and Big Poison, Lloyd and PaulAll-time college and pro legend  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is celebrating his 65th birthday today.1972-73 Topps #1001971-…

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I come from an Original Six town and was born during the Original Six era so when I saw this set I had to have it, though I still waited for a good price.  I like it enough that I’m going to show you every card — no, not all at once.  That w…

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Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci, Italy on this date in 1452.Four of the Master’s best known works:Self Portrait 1512-1515Mona Lisa 1503″Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than…

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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” #23, 8 cards, was $2….

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One of the All-Time greats Greg Maddux is 46 today.If there was ever a card of a pitcher that should show him fielding, it’s Greg Maddux.  He won 18 Gold Gloves! 1990 Upper Deck #213August 14, 1995Greg’s #31 jersey has been retired …

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I recently sent autograph requests to the Blackhawks broadcasting team of Ed Olczk and Pat Foley.  I found these two cards in my mailbox yesterday. This is short and funny.  Check it out.

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A huge Happy Birthday to long time blogger, our friend north of the border (from my perspective), the Waxaholic himself:Former Astros and current Phillies right fielder Hunter Pence is celebrating his 29th birthday today.Founding Father and our 3rd Pre…

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Hall of Fame pitcher Vic Willis was born in Cecil County , MD on this date in 1976.(Not my card)Willis has speed and the most elusive curves. His ‘drop’ is so wonderful that, if anyone hits it, it is generally considered a fluke.–Boston Sund…

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When you think of quirky baseball players Turk Wendell is certainly one of the guys that comes to mind.  Without saying so in words, the back of this card honors one of “Turks Quirks”. Turk was known to chew black licquorice before going out …

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Kansas City Royals great, Bret Saberhagen is celebrating his 48th birthday today. 1986 Donruss #100 1992 Donruss #128Bret pitched two complete games in the 1985 World Series win over the Cardinals including a shutout in Game 7.Brett…

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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” #29, five cards, was …

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New York Giants Hall of Famer Ross Youngs was born in Shiner, TX on this date in 1897. 1991 Conlon Collections #26The following is from The Diamond Angle.Com.Ross Youngsby David King    COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – The road to…

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Hall of Fame Detroit Red Wing,  Ebbie Goodfellow was born in Ottawa, Ontario on this date in 1906.”Poker Face” won three Stanley Cups with the Red Wings in the 1930′s and 40′s.Mathematician and satirist extraordinaire Tom Lehrer is 84 to…

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This one is in honor the The Masters golf tournament that’s finishing up as I write this: ”Straight Down the Middle”Written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen,  Bing recorded the song on December 31, 1957.FORE!Straight down the middleIt went …

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Celebrating his 72nd birthday today is Boston Celtics great John Havlicek.1972-73 Topps #161May 9, 1966″Greer is putting the ball in play. He gets it out deep and Havlicek steals it! Over to Sam Jones… Havlicek stole the ball! It’s all over… I…

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Hall of Fame 2nd baseman Bobby Doerr is 94 years old today. 2005 UD Classics #12 Ted and Bobby — This one is dying for a caption.Bobby was a 9 time All-Star.Doerr was elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1986Hall of Fame 3rd basem…

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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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