Reggie Jackson 2003 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites

Reggie Jackson 2003 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites

Now talk about a great image!!!

I’ve been in a bit of a funk of adding new cards to my collection that don’t feature the kinds of images that I like the best.

Well, that streak comes to an end with the addition of this Reggie Jackson card to my collection.

Call it a ‘Slump Buster’ - this card from the 2003 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites set is perfect!

Have a look:

Featuring the 1980 Topps design, this card captures Reggie in the midst of a huge swing.  And the angles of the both the position and team name banners work perfectly with the angles of Reggie’s leg and arm – AWESOME!!!!

Reggie Jackson 2008 Upper Deck Heroes – 1977, Named World Series MVP

Reggie Jackson 2008 Upper Deck Heroes – 1977, Named World Series MVP

Any time that I can add a card of Reggie Jackson to my collection, I will go for it.  And it said card happens to celebrate Reggie’s grand performance in the 1977 World Series, I will put in a little extra effort to bring the card home.

So, that is what I did with this card from the 2008 Upper Deck Heroes Of Baseball set.

Well, actually, it was not hard work at all.  I simply added it to my order from www.sportlots.com.

Check it out:

I’m digging it – especially the 3-D effect that the card has with Reggie coming out of the circle in the center of the card.

A very nice addition to my Reggie Jackson collection!!

Happy Birthday Reginald Martinez Jackson!!!

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 67 years old today!!

I unquestionably consider Reggie Jackson as being one of the most dynamic players to ever play the game of professional baseball. On the very short list, I think that Reggie during his prime was one player that was worth the price of admission alone. His persona and ability were head and shoulders above most of his teammates and competitors and when Reggie got the chance to shine, he took full advantage… The result is one of the most impressive careers in baseball for a player playing in a major market city.

Quite simply, Reggie Jackson lived up to the hype he built for himself and not too many players can do that. For his birthday, I would like to give Reggie a hidden microphone and let him coach a high-profile game. Maybe the All-star game. Maybe the ‘Home Run Derby’. Something good but not too serious. Let Reggie have fun, and I am sure that hilarity would ensue…

Happy Birthday ‘Mr. October’!!!

Reggie Jackson 2011 Topps Triple Threads – SWEET!!!

Reggie Jackson 2011 Topps Triple Threads – SWEET!!!

I need to go find the expected release date of the 2013 release because I really like the Triple Threads set.

The cards are always crisp and clean, and in my opinion the images being selected for this brand are getting better with each passing issue.

This card is from the 2011 set and it features a very young Reginald Martinez Jackson from his first stint with the Oakland Athletics.  Reggie wore the jersey number 9 back then, and I truly appreciate Topps celebrating the early years of Reggie’s career.

This one is serial numbered as 428/625 and is known as the Sepia version.  The coloring of this Sepia version is especially nice with that old A’s uniform.

Have a look:

Reggie Jackson 2003 Fleer Flair Greats

Reggie Jackson 2003 Fleer Flair Greats

I’m very happy to see that Fleer chose a picture like this of Reggie for their 2003 Flair Greats baseball card set.

The picture features a very young Reggie Jackson during his first stint with the Oakland A’s.  My estimation is that this picture was snapped in either the very late 1960s or very early 1970s.

Have a look:

 

One thing that really stands out about this card for me is Reggie’s arms.  You can get a good idea of the kind of physical shape that Reggie was in just by looking at the amount of muscle he has in his forearms.  Reggie’s physique was not common back during the early years of his playing career – as a matter of fact, I would guess that other players that encountered him would think his look was ‘odd’.

Reggie was certainly ahead of his time!!!

Baseball Card Show Purchase #10 – Reggie Jackson 2012 Topps ’87 Mini – IN AN ORIOLES UNIFORM!!!!

Baseball Card Show Purchase #10 – Reggie Jackson 2012 Topps ’87 Mini – IN AN ORIOLES UNIFORM!!!!

I have a mental list of players that I always seek out at card shows for my collection.

While sifting through bargain bin after bargain bin, if a card pops up that features one of these guys that I do not have in my collection already, I scoop it.

The players are: Dawson, Jenkins, Palmer, Morgan, Bench, Brooks and Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, and Reggie Jackson.

And at this show, I found a Reggie!!!  A SWEET REGGIE!!!

The card comes from the 2012 Topps mini set that uses the 1987 Topps baseball card design.  The unique thing about this one is that Reggie is not featured in his Orioles uniform very often.  I probably have less than 5-6 cards of Reggie wearing his Orioles uniform in my personal collection, so this one is a very welcomed addition!!!

And I have to say, he looks great in his White, Black, and Orange!!

Reggie Jackson 2013 Topps Series One ‘Calling Card’

Reggie Jackson 2013 Topps Series One ‘Calling Card’

Of the subsets that I have encountered in the new 2013 Topps Series One release, I would say that my least favorite is the ‘Calling Cards’ set.

The design is nice, I just don’t really get the theme of the set and the players selected to be included.

Still, the set has Reggie Jackson in the checklist and that is enough for me to get excited about.  The card looks great, it is just the theme that I don’t really care for.

I had to bring this one home…

 

The Calling Card for Reggie’s card is ‘Abs Of Steel’.  The back of the card boasts about Reggie’s ritual of performing 1,200 sit-ups every day as part of his workout routine.  Kind of a cool fact – just not too sure that would be Reggie’s ‘Calling Card’…

NEXT!

1982 HEADLINE: Reggie Jackson Joins The Angels

1982 HEADLINE: Reggie Jackson Joins The Angels

On this day in 1982, Reginald Martinez Jackson signed as a free agent with the California Angels.

The deal, a five-year pact, moved Reggie back to California.  It was during this time that Reggie was moved from an outfielder position to Designated Hitter.

2001 Topps Archives – 1974 Topps League Leaders Card – 1973 Home Run Leaders

2001 Topps Archives – 1974 Topps League Leaders Card – 1973 Home Run Leaders

Wow, that headline is a mouthful, huh??

But it’s worth it.  Especially when you get to celebrate and acknowledge the home run hitting prowess of Reggie Jackson and Willie Stargell.

These two guys were mashing home runs as a solid rate in 1973.  And this card from the 2001 Topps Archives set that features the 1974 Topps design does a nice job commemorating their efforts.

Here is the card:

 

Stargell led all of baseball with 44 home runs in 1973.  Reggie was pretty far behind with 32 as the American League leader.

1993 Headline: Reggie Jackson Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

1993 Headline:  Reggie Jackson Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

On this day in 1993, it was announced that Reginald Martinez Jackson was voted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame.

The election came during Reggie’s first year of eligibility.  He earned 396 votes of the 423 cast for election; good for a 93.6% clip.

Happy Anniversary and Congratulations Reggie!!!