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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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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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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Miami Marlins Option 1B Gaby Sanchez To Minors The Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP)  Miami first baseman Gaby Sanchez has been sent to the minors, a year after he was on the NL All-Star team. The Marlins announced Sanchez had been … 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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Brett Butler 2005 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites I always liked Brett Butler.   I watched a lot of Braves games in the mid-to-late 1980′s and Butler was a captivating player in my eyes. Hell, I wanted to learn how to drop … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Happy Birthday Jack Morris!!! Jack Morris turns 57 years old today. The winningest pitcher of the 1980′s Morris compiled a 254-186 record during his career en route to 5 All-star appearances and 7 Top 9 finishes for the Cy Young … Continue reading →

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In A Span Of 24 Hours, Derek Jeter Passed Tony Gwynn & Robin Yount On The All-Time Hits List!!! I tell you what, no player in major league baseball is impressing me more than Derek Jeter right now. Not Matt Kemp. Not Carlos … Continue reading →

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CONTEST TIME – ‘Shades of 1997′ Major league baseball’s first inter-league weekend is upon us, so I thought that the occasion called for a fun contest. While skimming through the schedule in which the NL and AL will battle, there … Continue reading →

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Tony Gwynn ‘Fab Five’ – Card #4 – 1991 Score Now that my Tony Gwynn collection is complete, it is time to show of my favorite five cards from the set. Card #4 – 1991 Score ‘CONTACT’ We see a lot of … Continue reading →

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1998 Headline: Blockbuster Trade Sends Mike Piazza To The Marlins!!! In 1998, the term ‘fire-sale’ and the Florida Marlins were linked like peanut butter and jelly.  Coming off of a World Series championship the prior season, the Marlins management team … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Josh Beckett!! Josh Beckett turns 32 years old today!!! I cannot believe that Josh Beckett is turning 32.  It seems like just a few days ago I was watching this baby-faced fire-baller suit up for my Marlins team.  Man … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday John Smoltz!!! John Smoltz turns 45 years old today!!! One of the most versatile and team-oriented players to play the game in the last 20 years, John Smoltz is a rare breed.  A player that is willing to accept … Continue reading →

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