Reggie Jackson 2002 Fleer ‘Fall Classic’
I love the theme of a ‘Fall Classic’ baseball card set. And Fleer did a great job with the logo.
But, other than that, this card doesn’t really excite me.
Sure, it features Reggie Jackson, so that is a big-time plus. But other than that, it is kind of blah. From a dull and boring border color to the muted background image behind Reggie, not very exciting stuff in this collector’s eyes…
Posted in Reggie Jackson - Mr. October
Tagged 500 home run club, 500 home runs, 500 HR, 500 HR club, 500 hrs, A’s, all-star, angels, Athletics, baseball cards, california angels, collection, facial hair, Hall Of Fame, HOF, mustache, new york yankees, oakland A’s, Oakland Athletics, reggie jackson, Reggie Jackson – Mr. October, world series, world series MVP, yankees
Ron Santo 2001 Topps Archives
Well, I have the 1975 Topps version, so why not get the 2001 issue that tried to replicate the one from 26 years prior??
Man, Ron Santo just doesn’t look right in that Sox cap, does he???
Posted in Chicago Cubs, Ron Santo Collection
Tagged all-star, baseball, baseball cards, Chicago Cubs, Cubbie, Cubs, gold glove, greats of the game, Ron Santo, topps, Wrigley Field
Kirby Puckett 1990 Bowman
And the photographer says, ‘Ok Mr. Puckett, here is what I need you to do. Hold the bat over your right shoulder and look off into the distance. Think of Pink clouds, licorice, and ice skating’.
Barf!!
Andre Dawson 2011 Tri-Star Obak – Green – #d To 25!!!
I’ve been busy trying to scoop up as many 2011 cards of Andre Dawson as I can. ANd with the immense schedule that Topps maintains, I am getting a bit behind.
I did score this very nice, and limited issue, from the 2011 Tri-Star Obak set.
This card is the Green version, and it is serial numbered as 24/25.
Enjoy.
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Frank Robinson 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen
I like collecting modern baseball cards of Frank Robinson. He is one of my favorite offensive players of all-time, so anytime I can pick up a card featuring him, I usually take the bait and go for it.
I bought this card blind – sight unseen.
Was it a mistake?
While I like the Gypsy Queen design, I just don’t care for the card too much. Robinson looks to be in pain during this swing. Very unappealing if you ask me…
Posted in Frank Robinson Collection
Tagged 500 home run club, 500 home runs, 500 HR club, american league, baltimore orioles, baseball, baseball history, baseball milestones, Cincinnati Reds, frank robinson, Hall Of Fame, HOF, memorial stadium, most valuable player, MVP, National League, orioles, reds
Reggie Jackson 2000 Topps “Golden Moments”
Topps has captured one of Reggie’s greatest highlights on this card from their 2000 set tagged as ‘Golden Moments’.
The photo, from the 1977 World Series, where Reggie hit four home runs on four pitches, made Reggie an even bigger star that he was prior. He was officially given the nickname of ‘Mr. October’ due to his performance in the 1977 World Series, and he instantly became a national phenomenon!!!
Congrats Reggie!!!
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Tagged 500 home run club, 500 home runs, 500 HR, 500 HR club, 500 hrs, A’s, all-star, angels, Athletics, baseball cards, california angels, collection, facial hair, Hall Of Fame, HOF, mustache, new york yankees, oakland A’s, Oakland Athletics, reggie jackson, Reggie Jackson – Mr. October, world series, world series MVP, yankees
Bo Jackson 1989 Donruss
It’s a shame that this photo was so closely cropped when finalized. I’d love to see more of the action as Bo Jackson appears to be squaring around for a bunt.
Show me the full player. Show me the catcher. And show me the ball if you can too…
Posted in Bo Jackson Collection
Tagged 1989 all-star game, all-star, all-star game mvp, baseball, baseball card show, baseball cards, bo jackson, bo knows, chicago white sox, collecting, collection, donruss, donruss rated rookies, football, hobbies, hobby, kansas, LA raiders, nike com, nike shoes, oakland raiders, raiders, rated rookies, royals, white sox
My First Time – Paul Molitor – April 7, 1978
The Setting – County Stadium. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
From Molitor – ‘My debut was pushed back 24 hours due to a rain delay. That is a long time to wait when you’ve been anxiously awaiting your big league debut. I only made the team when Yount got hurt during Spring Training. I got a single in just my second at-bat.’
The boxscore - Brewers 11, Orioles 3. Molitor goes 1-for-5 with an RBI from the lead-off spot.
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Albert Pujols Shops At Best Buy And Liles Captain America. He is Human Afterall…
From Deadspin.com:
An esteemed sports author noted earlier this year that Albert Pujols wouldn’t make a very interesting profile subject. Think again, kids! The Cards’ first-baseman-cum-best-hitter-alive is a strange, adorable creature.
Other athletes might not venture out before pivotal playoff games, on the days before the opponent could clinch the series. But that’s not Albert. He goes out, to Best Buy, in a sleeveless shirt that looks like it was cut from a vinyl couch cover, and purchases a DVD. And from the looks of that DVD (not a Blu-Ray!), it’s the new Captain America, which came out yesterday. Albert Pujols: the greatest hitter alive AND the only man buying DVDs the day they come out at Best Buy.
Posted in Random Baseball Thoughts
Tagged 2006 world series, 2011 baseball playoffs, 3-time MVP, albert pujols, albert pujols best buys, albert pujols broken arm, albert pujols captain america, albert pujols injury, albert pujols news, all-star, baseball, baseball cards, baseball playoffs, Cardinals, gold glove, milwaukee brewers, mlb playoffs, most valuable player, MVP, Rookie of the Year, ROY, st. louis cardinals, world series
An Unreal ‘Mail Day’ Courtesy Of Hall Of Famer Andre Dawson!!!
I am a very happy collector tonight.
When I arrived home from work , I had a nice sized package waiting for me at my front door. And since I recognized that it was my handwriting on the address label, I knew what was inside.
The contents are unreal, and I am very excited to show off the goods.
The first item in the box was my Florida Marlins mini helmet. And it was signed perfectly, and just as requested!!
Here is the helmet:
The second, and final, item in the box was just a little more special. And it marks the 8th signed baseball for my Dawson collection.
Here is the ball:
Again, signed perfectly and just as requested!!
I am thrilled to add these two great pieces to my Andre Dawson collection. I cannot wait to see what I come up with next.
Thanks for reading. And ‘THANK YOU ANDRE’!!!!!
Posted in Andre Dawson Collection, Autographs, Chicago Cubs
Tagged all-star, Andre Dawson, Andre Dawson Collection, autographed baseball, autographed baseball collection, Autographs, baseball, baseball cards, boston red sox, Chicago Cubs, collection, collector, Cubs, Expos, Florida/Miami Marlins, gold glove, Hall Of Fame, helmet, hobby, HOF, Marlins, mini helmet, montreal expos, most valuable player, MVP, red sox, signed helmet, silver slugger
