Ozzie Smith at the Bat (and That’s a Good Thing)
Exploring the offensive contributions of perhaps the weakest bat in Cooperstown.
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Curt Schilling Is Very Sure of Himself and Very Willing to Tell You About It
An awesome baseball player with no sense for reading the room.
The Brooklyn Dodger in Charge of the Yankees
Cyde King is wearing a Brooklyn cap in ’52 Topps. He had a bigger impact on the Yankees.
Power Behind the Throne
This is the guy that won the manager of the year award for Ted Williams.
Clutch Hitting; Unnecessary Pitching; and Lots of Minor League Bus Rides
The most clutch moment of Jack Phillips’ career took place in 1950 and it didn’t even get a mention on the back of his 1952 Topps baseball card.
Spelling Mr. Maxwell’s Name
Charlie Maxwell sets the record straight on how to spell his name on his 1952 Topps card, one that gave him four different names. He personally added another nickname to the one in my collection.
The Best Power/Speed Guy in Cardinals History
Speed and power rarely coincide for the St. Louis Cardinals. The team has a long history of focusing on only one or the other. Ray Lankford was a Top 5 player in both categories.