Wallet Card in Depth: 1986 Topps Traded Jose Canseco
A continuation of a series of closer looks at the names that have been a part of my Wallet Card project. Here is a bit of the history behind Jose Canseco’s card from the 1986 Topps Traded set.
CardBoredom
Retiring the 2024 Wallet Cards
Bo knows exactly how much damage accrues to baseball cards stored inside an old wallet. These cards found their way into airfields, an abandoned railroad tunnel, and even a couple of the plagues of Ancient Egypt.
Cards Through Rose Colored Glasses
The world came oh so close to getting a ’52 Topps card with an image of a pitcher wearing sunglasses.
A Kenny Lofton Refractor
How to describe Kenny Lofton’s skill in a brief phrase? He’s an outfielder that can dunk.
The Overlap of John Hamm and St. Louis Baseball
Before St. Louis’ hometown actor played an oblivious himbo on 30 Rock, the city had its own version on the mound with the Veeck-era Browns.
Top Quintile Talent
If you find yourself in the top 1% of your profession, you are almost certainly doing well in your chosen field. Indeed, being ranked in the top 5% likely indicates a similar measure of skill. The top 10, 20, or even 50th percentile may imply some level of success. This does not quite hold true in baseball.
Jazz In the Lineup
Hi De Hi De Ho! The first written use of the word “jazz” was used in describing a baseball game. It’s probably not a coincidence that the swing bands of the 1930s had enough musicians to field a team.
Sit Down Bruddah, You’re Out
Hawaiians are not supposed to be scared of pigs. They hail from a land famous for pork-heavy luaus and the best spam dishes ever created. And yet…Sid.