1952 Topps: The Best Catcher of the 1940s Makes His Appearance
Collectors take notice when you’re the best player at your position for a decade.
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I Like This Card the More I Look at It
Something about the coloring and layout of Joe Hatten’s 1952 Topps card reminds me of the 1930s Diamond Stars set.
1993 Finest: Andy Van Slyke
Andy Van Slyke once said, “My biggest problem in the big leagues is that I can’t figure out how to spend forty-three dollars in meal money.”
Rob Dibble and His Angry Neck Vein Featured in ’93 Finest
Rob Dibble appears near the end of the 1993 Finest checklist, which is fitting since he pitched every one of his 385 games as a reliever.
Kevin Mitchell’s Home Run Peak
I didn’t realize just how many of Kevin Mitchell’s numerous career home runs came inside just one season.
Doug Drabek Reminds Me of Someone
Robin Yount and Doug Drabek have always looked the same to me. It’s just something I will have to live with.
Tim Wallach, Relief Pitcher (and Third Baseman)
Position players performing mop up relief duty is one of the greatest things to watch.
2023 Wallet Cards: Breaking Griffey Out of Card Jail
It’s time to unveil my wallet cards for 2023. First I have to get a Ken Griffey, Jr. rookie out of a PSA slab.
Dutch Leonard: Great-Great-Grandfather of R.A. Dickey’s Knuckleball
An unbroken chain of knuckleballs was passed down like black magic for a century.