Another Box Just Arrived From PSA
Another backlogged order just came in from PSA, including the results of assessing my entire Finest Origins set.
CardBoredom
A Battery on the Field and in Business
Pitchers and catchers work well together. It’s only fitting they should run a business together.
Card Show Pickup: Elmer Valo
I drove 110 miles for a card show and this was the first card I bought upon arrival.
“Loser” May Be Too Strong a Word
For some reason nobody can pronounce Andy Benes’ name correctly. Perhaps the phrase “good pitcher on a bad team” will suffice.
Reading the Back of Sam Mele’s ’52 Topps Card
Lots of good stuff is in the text of the card of the future Twins manager. Also, check out his tattoo.
Active Duty in ’52 Topps
Topps thought enough of some prospects to include them in the 1952 checklist despite military service keeping them from playing.
Hall of Pretty Good Candidate Sid Gordon
He may have been the hardest hitting ballplayer not named Gil Hodges in the five years leading up to his 1952 Topps baseball card.