on March 7th, 2010 by POBC
So it’s been way too long since I last posted a poor old baseball card. Don’t worry, I’ve got plenty, I just needed a little break.For those of you who are new to this blog, I started it nearly two years ago as a way to share my collection of, let’s ju…
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on January 22nd, 2010 by POBC
Ouch!All signs of the culprit point to one thing, and only one thing. Tape.Tape is to the baseball card what kryptonite is to Superman.It has destroyed far too many cards only to take their value with it.I bet this was quite the desirable card to have …
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on January 13th, 2010 by POBC
I’m not sure if it was the big ol’ trophy or the big ol’ glove that first drew my attention to this baseball card.I’m partial to the big trophy. I think it’s one of the best designs elements Topps came up with for its cards.As a kid I remember opening …
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on January 9th, 2010 by POBC
Before this card arrived, I had no idea who Donie Bush was.Donie Bush was a darn good baseball player.In 1914, Bush finished third in the American League MVP voting behind future Hall of Famers – and Detroit teammates – Eddie Collins and Sam Crawford.T…
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on January 6th, 2010 by POBC
1952 Topps cards are great no matter the condition. It also helps when that card depicts a historic player like Larry Doby.The first line on the back of this card reads: “Larry came straight from semi-pro ball and became an Indian regular in 1947.”The …
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on January 5th, 2010 by POBC
I picked up 20 (new) poor old baseball cards at my local baseball card shop today.Why is it when I go in with a budget, I always end up spending nearly twice my goal? It’s hard for me. It’s like being that kid in a candy store.I picked up this beauty f…
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on December 31st, 2009 by POBC
Looked up his stats on Wikipedia and this is what I found:Career stats: .297 lifetime average, 3,007 hits, 399 homers.Teams: Detroit Tigers 1953-1974.Career highlights: 15x All-Star (1955-67, 1971, 1974), 1968 World Series champ, 10x gold glove winner …
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on September 10th, 2009 by POBC
I am lucky enough to own a few Babe Ruth baseball cards. I have four cards of the Babe that were produced during his playing day.This card was made 13 years after his death.As far as new Babe Ruth cards go – I’m not so sure this card can be considere…
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