Finest Farewell to Glenn Davis
Finest represents the last card in the careers of several players. Glenn Davis was unexpectedly among this number.
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A .252 Hitter Can Be Surprisingly Hard to Strike Out
In the 2021 MLB season there were 14 batters who struck out at least 96 times by the onset of the All Star Break. What is the significance of this obscure fact? 96 strikeouts represents the total number of punchouts endured by journeyman infielder Sam Dente over the course of his career of 8 years.
Estimating the Print Run of 2001 Finest Origins Refractors
Refractors are generally pretty scarce. Only a few hundred of each card were produced in 1993. How many did Topps release when it revisited the set in 2001?
The Same Guy Was Two Different Teams’ Best Player of the ’90s
John Olerud did more for the Blue Jays and Mets than his more famous teammates.
The Pafko Effect
The first card in a set typically gets more than a fair share of attention. Perhaps no other card #1 exhibits this better than that of Andy Pafko in the ’52 Topps checklist.
Two Refractors of a 2x Philly/Yankee/Giant
I get a duplicate for the first time in my set collecting project. The subject pictured on the extra card played twice for multiple teams.
What’s In Their Wallet? Other Collectors’ Wallet Cards
A brief look at who else is carrying around cardboard in their wallets on a daily basis.
Want to Start an Argument About the Hall of Fame? Mention George Kell
Nothing starts a good nerd fight like a discussion of who should or should not be in the Hall. Among vintage collectors, George Kell provides an excellent jumping off point for such a discussion. Elected to the Hall by the Veterans Committee in 1983, his selection remains controversial.
Set Completed: 1994 Leaf Gold Stars
It’s amazing how quickly a set can be assembled of cards that were once considered extremely scarce. These were my introduction to limited production runs.
1993 Finest Refractors: It’s All Mental for Control Artist Bob Tewksbury
A pinpoint precision pitcher. Mental consultant. Caricature artist. Bob Tewksbury is into a lot of things.