1993 Finest: Mike Stanton
Teams went to Mike Stanton more often than the Yankees reached for Mariano Rivera. That tells you something.
CardBoredom
First Position, or Second, or Third, or Catcher…
BJ Surhoff could play pretty much any position, making him the ultimate utility guy.
The Most Successful Politician in ’52 Topps
The mayor of Fairmont City had some good baseball card appearances.
Al Rosen Was a Holy Terror to Pitchers
Al Rosen could have been one of the game’s all-time greats if not for a late start and a contract dispute.
The Okayest Card of Joe D’s Wingman
This guy had the number of opposing pitchers as well as Marilyn Monroe.
1952 Topps Bruce Edwards
Bruce Edwards got his shot at the major leagues after the Brooklyn starting catcher made a run for the border.
The Mercenary Position
Team loyalty is overrated. That’s why I love Gary Sheffield’s always changing array of jerseys.