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Barry Bonds vs. The Hall of Fame
There are tons of examples of writing that argue for or against the inclusion of Barry Bonds into the Baseball Hall of Fame. This isn’t one of them.
Active Duty at Fort Eustis
With more than 50% of the players appearing in the 1952 Topps checklist having been in the military, there was bound to have been a lot of baseball played on military bases.
New Wallet Cards for 2024: Bo Jackson
Time to introduce the cards that will be carried in my pocket throughout 2024.
Putting Away the Wallet Cards: Griffey Edition
Over the past 12 months I kept three Ken Griffey, Jr. cards in my wallet. One year later, 2 out of 3 ended up looking as expected.
(The Original) Fish Man Good
Tim Salmon was the first of the Angels’ big fish. He was also attacked by a houseboat and his baseball cards were part of a major shift in how we chase rookie cards.
A Bullpen Catcher’s Baseball Card Sent a Half Dozen People to the World Series
Johnny Bucha batted just .205 with a negative WAR in a short career. A surprisingly impressive baseball card sent some of his fans to the World Series.
The Patch Card in 1952 Topps
A staple of modern collecting, patch cards take on a different meaning when trying to pin down when a player was photographed for his card.
Wallet Card in Depth: 1987 Fleer Barry Bonds
A look into the details of one of the best junk wax cards ever made.