Bo Jackson 1991 Upper Deck – Front & Back – Which Is Cooler??

Bo Jackson 1991 Upper Deck – Front & Back

For some strange reason over the last few weeks I have seen some stellar baseball card backs.  And I am not seeking them out either…

Way back in 1989, when Upper Deck debuted, they introduced us to a new era in sports photography on baseball cards.  And they also gave us two for the price of one – an image on the front of the card, and one on the back as well.

But for some strange reason, they sometimes put the better photo on the back.

Come take a look…

Front:

Back:

Now come on, how many times do you see an All-Star talent that is supposed to be shagging fly balls practicing his pitching motion?  Counting this card…  ONE TIME!!!

Love it!!

Joe Morgan ‘Fab Five’ – Card #4 – 1973 Topps

Joe Morgan ‘Fab Five’ – Card #4 – 1973 Topps

Now that my Joe Morgan collection is complete, it is time to show of my favorite five cards from the set.

Card #4 – 1973 Topps

While not stellar when discussing design, this baseball card offers a more plain approach.

But one thing that it does do very well is convey the message of the 1970s – Just check out Joe’s sideburns!!!

Fantastic.

Here is the card:

Oh, and I am digging the little shadowed image of the 2nd baseman too…

Happy Anniversary Mark McGwire!!!

Happy Anniversary Mark McGwire!!!

On this day in 1998, Mark McGwire connected for the 70th home run of his baseball season.

A number that nobody thought was possible – 70 home runs in a single baseball season - Mark McGwire was on top of the world.

I cannot believe that this was 13 years ago – Happy Anniversary ‘Big Mac’!!!!

Happy Anniversary Barry Bonds!!!

Happy Anniversary Barry Bonds!!!

On this day in 1996, Barry Bonds joined an elite class of baseball player by becoming a member of the ’40/40 Club’.

On the road in Colorado, and nearing the end of the 1998 baseball season, Barry Bonds swiped the 40th base of his season.  That steal, his last one of the 1998 season, became monumental occasion launching Bonds into another world of player. 

The third member of the group, Bonds’ all-around athletic game put him on par with Jose Canseco and Alex Rodriguez.

Happy Anniversary Mr. Bonds!!!

Happy Birthday Mike Schmidt!!!

Happy Birthday Mike Schmidt!!!

That’s right arguably the best 3rd baseman in baseball’s incredible history is celebrating his birthday as he is 62 years old today!!

Happy Birthday to the only 3rd baseman to hit 500+ home runs, win 3 MVP awards, and an amazing 10 Gold Gloves!!!

Happy Birthday to Michael Jack Schmidt!!!

Will Ozzie Guillen Be The First Manager In Miami Marlins History??

CHICAGO — After eight seasons, two American League Central titles, one World Series championship and countless entertaining moments on the South Side of Chicago, the White Sox agreed to manager Ozzie Guillen’s request to be released from his contract. The move allowed the manager to pursue other opportunities.

Guillen is expected to be named the next manager of the Marlins, possibly as soon as Wednesday. Marlins manager Jack McKeon announced earlier Monday that he will be retiring when the season ends Wednesday. The White Sox retain rights to compensation should Guillen accept a managerial position with another Major League team in 2012.

Marlins hitting coach Eduardo Perez, Marlins third-base coach Joe Espada and Nationals third-base coach Bo Porter all interviewed for the Marlins’ job Monday. If Guillen joins the Marlins, a source told MLB.com that the compensation is expected to be infielder Ozzie Martinez and a Minor League pitcher.

“There is something in place in the event that one particular team gets him,” said White Sox general manager Ken Williams of the potential return for Guillen. “But he’s free to negotiate with anybody. He’s free to talk to anybody at this point and time.”