June 2023 Collecting Update and Chantilly Show Recap
I had a disappointing time at my state’s largest card show until I found some delicious food next door and a fantastic Carl Hubbell card.
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How to Tell if a 1993 Finest Card is a Refractor
The most popular parallel of all time confuses people to this day.
This Isn’t About Bob Kuzava, It’s About A Guy Named Miller
I connected with a hobby legend over this card.
They Don’t Make ERA Titles Like They Used To
The intricacies of how pitchers qualify for statistical leadership awards can sometimes produce illogical results.
Just a Bit Outside
An otherwise dominant pitcher for a championship team set a record for wild pitches that still stands.
Almost a Rookie in ’93 Finest
There were hardly any rookie cards in 1993 Finest, but that didn’t stop Topps from loading up the checklist with fresh faces.
’93 Finest: Chuck Knoblauch
As good as Roberto Alomar for a decade. Then he hit Keith Olbermann’s mom with an errant throw.
The Best Pitcher Appearing in the 1952 Topps Set
I’m just as surprised as you are, but Robin Roberts ends up as my highest ranked pitcher among all who appear in the ’52 Topps set.